Overview
Taijima is an uninhabited island in Mutsu Bay off Wakinosawa in the city of Mutsu, Aomori Prefecture. It sits roughly 800 meters offshore from Cape Ushinokubi, and its name is said to come from the island's silhouette, which resembles a tai (red sea bream).
Highlights
- ●An uninhabited island in Mutsu Bay, within Shimokita Peninsula Quasi-National Park
- ●Located about 800 meters offshore from Cape Ushinokubi
- ●Named for its silhouette, said to resemble a tai (red sea bream)
- ●A small lighthouse stands on the island, at roughly 24 meters elevation
History
The island lies within the Shimokita Peninsula Quasi-National Park, and on December 10, 1975 it was designated a marine park area (formerly called an "underwater park"), a status intended to protect the surrounding waters and coastal environment.
Access
The island sits roughly 800 meters off the coast of Wakinosawa in Mutsu, and is designated as a marine section of Shimokita Peninsula Quasi-National Park. There is no way to land on it, so it is seen from the Wakinosawa shoreline.
Best season
As an uninhabited island out at sea, there is no landing for tourists here; it is viewed from the mainland shore instead. Summer, when Mutsu Bay tends to be calmer with clearer visibility, is the easiest time to make out the island's silhouette.
Map
41.1202, 140.8146 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Head to the coastal area of Wakinosawa in Mutsu City
- 2View Taijima's silhouette from around Cape Ushinokubi
- 3Take in the scenery of Mutsu Bay within Shimokita Peninsula Quasi-National Park
- 4Confirm current access and viewing details with local tourism information
Did you know?
💡 A small lighthouse stands on the island, which reaches about 24 meters in elevation. Its shape, said to resemble a tai fish, gave rise to the name Taijima ("Tai Island").
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