Japan Midokoro
Fumishima
Fumishima Photo: Naokijp CC BY-SA 4.0 Wikimedia Commons

Japan Midokoro / Shimane Prefecture / Izumo / Fumishima

Izumo, Shimane Prefecture · Natural Monument

Fumishima

Fumi-shima (経島) is an islet 180 metres (590 ft) from the shore near Izumo, Shimane, Japan. It is a nesting place for around 5,000 Black-tailed Gulls each Spring, and has been recognised as an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International.

From the Wikipedia article “Fumi-shima” (CC BY-SA 4.0)

Location

Red: Fumishima. Black: nearby places.

Basic facts

LocationIzumo, Shimane Prefecture
Nearest stationIzumo Taisha-mae Station, 6.8 km (straight line)
TypeNatural Monument
MoreWikipedia 11 more photos (Commons)

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FAQ

What is the nearest station to Fumishima?
Izumo Taisha-mae Station. It is 6.8 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
Is Fumishima a designated cultural property?
Yes: Natural Monument.

Nearby

Hinomisaki Shrine
Hinomisaki Shrine
0.3 km away · Izumo
Izumo-Hinomisaki Lighthouse
Izumo-Hinomisaki Lighthouse
0.5 km away · Izumo
Honden of Izumo Taisha
Honden of Izumo Taisha
6.2 km away · Izumo
Izumo Taisha
Izumo Taisha
6.2 km away · Izumo
Izumo Taisha Treasure Hall
Izumo Taisha Treasure Hall
6.3 km away · Izumo
Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo
Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo
6.6 km away · Izumo

Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Hinomisaki Shrine: Naokijp (CC BY-SA 4.0), Izumo-Hinomisaki Lighthouse: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Honden of Izumo Taisha: Blue Lotus (CC BY 2.0), Izumo Taisha: MaedaAkihiko (CC BY-SA 4.0), Izumo Taisha Treasure Hall: 663highland (CC BY 2.5), Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo: micra (CC BY-SA 3.0)