Kamome Island
Kamome Island (鷗島, Kamome Jima) is an island (or more precisely, peninsula) in the Sea of Japan just off the coast of the town of Esashi, Hokkaidō, Japan. The island serves as a breakwater for the Esashi port. It has several historical sites and is protected as a part of the Hiyama Prefectural Natural Park. Every July, there is a two-day festival that attracts tourists to the island. People visit the island throughout the year for swimming, camping, fishing and other recreational activities.
Native name: 鷗島, Kamome Jima | |
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Heishi Rock is an attraction at Kamome Island.(April 2007) | |
| Geography | |
| Location | East Asia |
| Coordinates | 41.867781°N 140.1143°E |
| Archipelago | Japanese archipelago |
| Coastline | 2.6 km (1.62 mi) |
| Highest elevation | 27.6 m (90.6 ft) |
| Highest point | Mount Kamui |
| Administration | |
Japan | |
| Prefectures | Hokkaidō |
| Subprefectures | Hiyama Subprefecture |
| District | Hiyama District |
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