North Iwo Jima
北硫黄島
An uninhabited volcanic island in the Ogasawara chain featuring a high peak, ancient archaeological sites, and a wildlife protection area.
What it is
- A volcanic island in the Ogasawara chain located 1,170 kilometers south of Tokyo
- An uninhabited territory designated as a protected Wildlife Protection Area
- A former settlement site established by residents from Haha-jima during the Meiji period
- An island officially renamed to Kitaiouto in 2007, also known as San Alessandro Island
What to see
- The highest peak of Sakakigamine reaching an elevation of 792 meters
- The Ishino site containing ancient artifacts dating back approximately 2,000 years
- The surrounding submarine volcano known as Funka-asane
- Rugged terrain measuring approximately 2.1 kilometers from east to west
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
North Iwo Jima Open in Google Maps
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