Mizunokojima

What it is

• An uninhabited island in the Bungo Channel belonging to Saiki City.
• A small landmass with a circumference of 300 meters and 20 meters height.
• A protected area within the Nippo Kaigan Quasi-National Park.
• The site of a lighthouse that was fully automated in 1986.

What to see

• The Mizunokojima Lighthouse standing on the rocky island terrain.
• Coastal views of the Bungo Channel from the surrounding waters.
• Rock fishing spots utilized by local anglers in the area.

When to go

• Summer weekends when cruise ships operate around the island.
• Daylight hours to view the lighthouse from a passing vessel.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.