Tsukumi Island
津久見島
An uninhabited island in Oita known for its subtropical forests, a historic shrine, and a nickname inspired by its shape.
What it is
- An uninhabited island in Usuki Bay covering zero point two square kilometers.
- Part of the Nippo Kaigan Quasi-National Park with the nickname Onigiri Island.
- Lord Inaba Kazumichi enshrined the deity Benzaiten here in 1624.
- The entire island is covered in subtropical virgin forests.
What to see
- A swimming beach and campsite located on the mainland side.
- The habitat of the Graphium doson butterfly, a prefectural natural monument.
- Dolphins occasionally visible in the waters surrounding the island.
- The highest point of the island reaching one hundred sixty-six meters.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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