Sangan Island
三貫島
An uninhabited national natural monument and bird sanctuary in Iwate, famously serving as the model for Hyokkori Hyotanjima.
What it is
- An uninhabited island measuring four kilometers in circumference within Sanriku Fukko National Park.
- A national natural monument and wildlife protection area designated in 1935.
- The primary breeding ground for Streaked Shearwaters and various birds of prey.
- The physical model for the famous Japanese show Hyokkori Hyotanjima.
What to see
- Dense forests consisting primarily of Machilus thunbergii trees.
- Large populations of Streaked Shearwaters and Steller's sea eagles.
- The distinctive shape of the island from the Hakozaki Peninsula.
- A strictly protected twenty-five hectare special conservation zone.
When to go
- Landing on the island is strictly prohibited to protect the wildlife habitat.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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