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Located about 50 kilometers north of Chichijima, Hahajima is a slender island stretching from north to south. Covered with subtropical tall trees, this lush, tranquil island is a natural treasury. Among precious species of animals there is Hahajimameguro, a bird found only in Hahajima.

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>Samegasaki Observatory
The observatory can be seen on your left at the tip of the cape when the Hahajima-maru enters Oki Harbor. The thatched tropical style observatory is a 10-minute walk form the port. It commands a panoramic view of the sparkling blue sea, Oki Harbor, Maehama, and Ishijiro Beach.

>Hirashima
A small, flat island with a sweeping white sand beach is an ideal place for swimming. The northern side of the island is designated as a marine park. The island is famous as the largest spawning ground for green turtles in the Ogasawara archipelago. The island can be seen from Oki Harbor.
>Mt. Chibusa
The 463-meter mountain is the highest mountain in the Ogasawara archipelago. The mountain can be reached by a trail starting from Oki village. You can find many endemic plants and birds there including hahajimameguro.

Hahajima Tourist Association provides advice to and accept inquiries from people planning to visit the island. You can contact the association from its website linked hereto. (Since there are no bilingual staff at the association, please contact in Japanese)
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