Overview
Ujimukae Island is part of the Uji Islands within Minamisatsuma City, Kagoshima Prefecture, covering about 1.69 square kilometers and rising to an elevation of 319 meters. Together with the central Uji Island and the surrounding islets and reefs, it forms this small island group in the East China Sea.
Highlights
- ●Rugged terrain rising to 319 meters
- ●Its position facing Uji Island within the Uji Islands group
- ●Island scenery that extends across surrounding islets and reefs
- ●Untouched nature in the East China Sea
History
Some academic surveys refer to Ujimukae Island simply as "Mukaeshima," literally "the island facing [Uji Island]," reflecting its position directly across from Uji Island. Administratively it belongs to Minamisatsuma City and has long been treated as part of the Uji Islands group.
Access
This remote island belongs to Minamisatsuma City, and no regular passenger service to it has been confirmed. Anyone planning a visit is advised to check the latest access information through official sources such as Minamisatsuma City beforehand.
Best season
As an island in the East China Sea, it is prone to rough seas during the typhoon season, so it is best to plan a visit for a period when sea conditions tend to be more stable.
Map
31.1869, 129.4447 · Wikidata
Suggested itinerary
- 1Check access information in advance through Minamisatsuma City's official sources
- 2Learn about the formation of the Uji Islands and their relation to Uji Island before visiting
- 3Take in the island's hilly terrain and coastal scenery
- 4Enjoy the wider natural setting of the Uji Islands, including the surrounding islets and reefs
Did you know?
💡 An elevation of 319 meters on an island covering just 1.69 square kilometers suggests surprisingly rugged, hilly terrain packed into a small landmass.
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