Hatsushima
Native name: <span class="nickname" ">初島 | |
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Hatsushima (Shizuoka) | |
Geography | |
Coordinates | Coordinates: 35°2′15″N 139°10′10″E / 35.03750°N 139.16944°E |
Area | 0.437 km2 (0.169 sq mi) |
Coastline | 4 km (2.5 mi) |
Highest elevation | 51 m (167 ft) |
Country | |
Japan | |
Demographics | |
Population | 215 (as of 29 February 2012)[1] |
Additional information | |
Official website | http://hatsushima.com/ |
Hatsushima (初島) is an island in Sagami Bay, Japan. It is reached by ferry from the city of Atami, Shizuoka, about 10 kilometres to the north-west of the island. The population as of 2012 was 215, and the island is part of the city of Atami. A Deep Sea Observatory is located close to the island.
Attractions
- Hatsushima Oceanographic Museum