Awashima

Overview

Awashima is an island in Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture, forming the boundary between Uchiura Bay and Eura Bay at the inner part of Suruga Bay. The entire island's address falls within Uchiura Shigeji, Numazu City.

Highlights

• ●An island marking the boundary between Uchiura Bay and Eura Bay in inner Suruga Bay
• ●Formed as a volcanic neck, created when a submarine volcano's conduit was uplifted and eroded
• ●Shares the same geological origin as the nearby mountains of the Shizuura mountain range
• ●Selected as one of the '100 Treasures of Numazu'

History

Awashima is a volcanic neck that emerged when a conduit beneath a submarine volcano was uplifted and eroded, a formation process shared with the nearby mountains of the Shizuura mountain range. It has been selected as one of the local '100 Treasures of Numazu.'

Map

35.0330, 138.8883 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1View Awashima's position marking the boundary between Uchiura Bay and Eura Bay
2. 2Take note of the island's formation as a volcanic neck
3. 3Observe the surrounding area with an eye to its geological connection to the Shizuura mountains
4. 4Enjoy the scenery recognized as one of the '100 Treasures of Numazu'

Did you know?

💡 Awashima is a volcanic neck, formed by the same geological process as the nearby mountains of the Shizuura mountain range.

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