Umashima, Shimane
Native name: 馬島 Umashima | |
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  Location within Japan | |
| Geography | |
| Location | Sea of Japan |
| Coordinates | 34°54′13″N 132°02′54″E / 34.903642°N 132.048325°E |
| Area | 0.14 km2 (0.054 sq mi) |
| Length | 0.75 km (0.466 mi) |
| Width | 0.25 km (0.155 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 70 m (230 ft) |
| Administration | |
Japan | |
| Prefecture | Shimane Prefecture |
| City | Hamada |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 0 |
| Ethnic groups | Japanese |
Umashima (馬島, Uma-shima) is a volcanic island in the Sea of Japan, 2 km from the coast of the Shimane prefecture in Japan, just off the port Hamada, Shimane Prefecture. Umashima takes its name, meaning "Horse Island" from the fact that it was once used as a grazing ground for horses.
While the island is uninhabited, it is actively used for swimming, fishing, rabbit watching and camping. It is administered as part of the Hamada Kaigan Prefectural Natural Park.[1] The island features Shinto shrine. The lighthouse built in 1898[2] is visible up to 16.5 nmi (30.6 km). The scheduled ferry service from Hamada is available.[3]
See also
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References
[edit]- ↑ yasuno.co.jp 当社所有の馬島
- ↑ "馬島灯台". Archived from the original on 2007-12-11. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
- ↑ "馬島の詳細". Archived from the original on 2017-01-06. Retrieved 2017-01-05.
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