>Kanpiki Observatory
Located on the highest point of Shikinejima (at a height of 99 meters above sea level), the observatory commands a superb view of the island characterized by sawtooth shorelines. You can also enjoy a panoramic view of the Izu Peninsula, Oshima, Toshima and even Mt. Fuji to the north, and Miyakejima, Mikurashima and Kozushima to the south. There exists a stone triangulation marker installed by Tadataka Ino, a surveyor and cartographer known for completing the first map of Japan in the early 19th century. |
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>Gunji Observatory
This is a scenic spot discovered by a villager and groomed by a group of volunteers. As the observatory commands a colony of black-tailed gulls on boulders below, it is a can't-miss spot for bird watchers. During their breeding season from spring to summer, you can see them nest and raise their young from the observatory.
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>Jinata Hot Spring
At this unique, rustic hot spring on the southern coast of the island, hot water gushing between boulders forms natural pools here and there. They are usually kept to a reasonable temperature by the flow of sea water. The hot spring water containing salt and ferric sulfide is believed to be good for neuralgic and gastrointestinal disorders.
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