JP078Kozushima island

Site Description

Coastline; Forest

It is located about 170 km south of Tokyo metropolitan area. This island on the whole has a lot of sheer slopes and little flatland, with precipitous cliffs on the west side especially. It is formed of rhyolite mainly.

Area & Coordinates

2,686ha 34°22′N 139°16′E
region: Kanto

Category

A1, A2, A4ii

Designation Type

National Park, Wildlife Protection Area (Local)

Protection Status

Protected

Conservation issues

• Deforestation (commercial)
• Consequences of animal/plants/ introductions