Kushinoshima Island, Remote island in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan.
Kuchinoshima extends over 13.33 square kilometers of land, featuring three volcanic peaks with Maedake reaching 628.5 meters in elevation.
The island transitioned from Ryukyu Kingdom control through Satsuma Domain administration before becoming part of Toshima village in Kagoshima Prefecture in 1911.
The island population of 140 residents maintains traditional fishing practices and agricultural methods, forming a self-sufficient community in the Tokara archipelago.
Access to the island requires a 6-hour ferry journey from Kagoshima city, with services operating on specific schedules throughout the year.
The island sustains a rare population of Kuchinoshima-Ushi cattle, one of only two remaining breeds of Japanese native cattle.
Location: Kagoshima County
GPS coordinates: 29.97819,129.91689
Latest update: March 6, 2025 03:43
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