Nanatsujima, Volcanic island group in Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan.
Nanatsujima is a group of seven uninhabited volcanic islands located off the coast of the Noto Peninsula in Ishikawa Prefecture. These islands feature steep rocky cliffs and serve as an important refuge for seabirds in the Sea of Japan.
These islands have been part of the Noto Hantō Quasi-National Park since 1968, protecting them as a natural reserve. They remain largely untouched due to their remote location and volcanic formation.
These islands serve as essential breeding grounds for Japanese murrelets, earning recognition as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International.
Visiting requires arranging boat transportation from the northern coast of the Noto Peninsula. Plan your trip during calmer weather periods when sea conditions are safer for travel.
The islands serve as breeding grounds for Japanese murrelets, attracting birdwatchers from around the world. These rare seabirds return here seasonally, making the islands an important sanctuary for their survival.
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