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Miyakejima is located about 180 kilometers south-southwest of Tokyo, and 80 kilometers from the Izu Peninsula. Tourists were allowed to visit Miyakejima in 2005 for the first time after the evacuation of its entire population following the eruption of Mt. Oyama in 2000. Today many tourists visit the island for fishing, diving and bird watching.

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>Satado Cape Satado Cape is a precipitous cliff made of ancient lava flows eroded by waves over time. Satado means "hell" in Hindu. People in the olden days conjured up an image of hell when they saw wild waves beating against the dusky-red wall of the cliff. Satado Lighthouse is located at the tip of the cape. This is a popular place for surf fishing.
>Tairoike Tairoike is the largest lake in the Izu Islands. The 30-meter-deep crater lake about 2 kilometers in circumference was formed more than 2,000 years ago from a hydrovolcanic eruption. It is rare worldwide to find a volcanic lake of this scale near the ocean. Located in an evergreen broadleaf forest with a walking trail, it is the most popular place among bird watchers. The Wild Bird Society of Japan is planning to create a wild bird sanctuary in this area.
>Akakokko-kan (Miyakejima Nature Center) This nature center operated by Miyake Village offers information on the nature of the island. It also features a special area for bird watching. Akakokko is a bird peculiar to Japan and designated as a national natural treasure.

The Miyakejima Tourist Association provides advice and accepts inquiries from people planning to visit the island. (Since there are no bilingual staff members at the association, please contact in Japanese)

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