ゴメ島

Kamome Island stretches for one kilometer in length with a 200-meter width, rising 27 meters above the Sea of Japan near Hokkaido's coast.

The island served as a natural harbor during the Edo period, supporting trade vessels traveling to Hokkaido and Pacific herring fishing operations.

A shrine built in 1615 honors the Sea of Japan deity, while the Heishi Rock represents a legendary bottle that restored herring populations to local waters.

Visitors reach the island exclusively by boat and can participate in swimming, camping, and fishing activities throughout the different seasons of the year.

Every July, the island hosts a festival where young men swim to Heishi Rock in traditional clothing to replace a ceremonial rope weighing 500 kilograms.

Location: Esashi

GPS coordinates: 44.70083,142.83167

Latest update: March 9, 2025 10:30