JP079Miyakejima island

Site Description

Coastline; Forest

Miyakejima, which is located about 180 km south-southwest of Tokyo metropolitan area, is a volcanic island with the circumference of nearly 35 km and with an area of 55.5 km2. This island has experienced repeated volcanic eruptions, and some distinctive volcanic features like Tairo-ike pond and the former Shinmyo-ike pond can be seen everywhere on the island. From the shore to the area around 450 m above the sea level, we can see evergreen broadleaf forests which mainly consist of Castanopsis cuspdata , Machilus tunbergii and Camellia japonica, etc., as well as secondary forests which consist of some kinds of Alnus japonica and Prunus speciosa, etc.

Area & Coordinates

5,550ha 34°04′N 139°32′E
region: Kanto

Category

A1, A2, A4ii

Designation Type

National Park, Wildlife Protection Area (Local)

Protection Status

Protected

Conservation issues

• Disturbance to birds　Construction/impact of dyke/dam/barrage
• Deforestation (commercial)
• Consequences of animal/plants/ introductions