Tori-shima
鳥島
An uninhabited volcanic island and National Natural Monument serving as a critical breeding ground for the rare Short-tailed Albatross.
What it is
- A circular volcanic island located approximately 600 kilometers south of Tokyo.
- A designated National Natural Monument and protected wildlife area for rare birds.
- An uninhabited site since the closure of a weather station in 1965.
- A Rank A active volcano managed by the Tokyo Metropolitan Hachijo Branch Office.
What to see
- The breeding grounds of the rare Short-tailed Albatross species.
- Mount Io, the highest point of the island at 394 meters.
- A landscape composed primarily of basalt, dacite, and andesite volcanic rocks.
- The site of a 1902 eruption that historically impacted the local population.
When to go
- Visitors must obtain landing permission from the Tokyo Metropolitan Government before visiting.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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