Kayama Island

Kayama Island (Japanese: 嘉弥真島, Kayama-jima) is a small uninhabited island located in the Yaeyama Islands of Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.[1] It situated 2 kilometers northeast of Kohama Island.[1]

Kayama Island
嘉弥真島
Geography
LocationYaeyama Islands, Okinawa Prefecture
ArchipelagoRyukyu Islands
Area0.39 km2 (0.15 sq mi)
Highest point62 ft (19 m)
Administration
Demographics
Population0 (Uninhabited)

It is known for its rabbit population, numbering anywhere between 500 and 1,000.[1][2] Travel agencies offer tours to the island.[1]

References

  1. "Kayama Island". VISIT OKINAWA JAPAN. Retrieved 2020-07-29.
  2. "10 Hidden Remote Islands In Okinawa For The Best Beach Experience!". Trip101. 2017-08-22. Retrieved 2020-07-29.


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