Uotsuri Island
魚釣島
The largest of the Senkaku Islands, this uninhabited territory features a high peak and unique endemic wildlife.
What it is
- The largest island in the Senkaku Islands chain with an area of 3.64 square kilometers.
- An uninhabited territory incorporated into Japan in 1895 and purchased by the government in 2012.
- A disputed site claimed by Japan, China, and Taiwan.
- A former industrial site that once housed a bonito factory during the Meiji era.
What to see
- Mount Narahara, the highest peak on the island reaching 362 meters.
- The endemic Senkaku mole, a species found only in this location.
- Significant soil erosion and vegetation loss caused by a population of feral goats.
- The remains of a bonito factory located on the west coast.
When to go
- Visitors must obtain official government permission before attempting to land on the island.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Uotsuri Island Open in Google Maps
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