Suwanosejima, Volcanic island in Tokara Islands, Japan
Mount Otake rises to 796 meters on Suwanosejima, spanning 27 square kilometers with black volcanic rocks and steep slopes leading to the sea.
Following a major eruption in the 15th century, the island remained uninhabited until the 19th century when settlers from the Amami Islands established new communities.
The Buzoku commune established in the 1960s brought together writers and poets, including American Gary Snyder, creating an artistic community on the island.
Visitors reach the island through a nine-hour ferry journey from Kagoshima, with limited accommodation options available in local guesthouses.
The island recorded 156 volcanic eruptions in 2008, with recent activity in January 2024 launching rocks more than one kilometer from the crater.
Location: Toshima
Elevation above the sea: 799 m
Part of: Tokara Islands
GPS coordinates: 29.61144,129.70314
Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:24
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