Mifunejima
御船島
A UNESCO-listed uninhabited river island owned by Kumano Hayatama Taisha, serving as a sacred site for traditional boat racing festivals.
What it is
- An uninhabited river island made of sedimentary rock in the Kumano River
- A sacred site owned by Kumano Hayatama Taisha enshrining Mifune Myojin
- A component of the UNESCO World Heritage site and Kumano Sanzan National Historic Site
- A small natural landmark covering approximately 2,200 square meters
What to see
- The natural sedimentary rock formations of the island
- Recovered vegetation and trees that survived significant flooding in 2011
- Traditional boat races held on the surrounding river waters
When to go
- During the Mifune Festival to watch ceremonial boat races around the island
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Mifunejima Open in Google Maps
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