Tairajima
平島
A remote volcanic island in the Tokara chain featuring legendary caves, hot springs, and a small traditional community.
What it is
- A small inhabited island located in the center of the Tokara Islands.
- Part of Toshima Village within the Kagoshima Prefecture region.
- A quiet community with a population of approximately sixty-four people.
- The island landscape is dominated by the 243-meter peak of Mount Mitake.
What to see
- Heike no Ana is a cave tied to local historical legends.
- Akahige Onsen provides a natural hot spring experience on the island.
- The local elementary and junior high school serves the small village.
- Coastal views along the seven kilometer circumference of the island.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Tairajima Open in Google Maps
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