Fumi-shima

#1367 among destinations in Japan

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Fumi-shima is an islet 180 metres from the shore near Izumo, Shimane, Japan. It is a nesting place for around 5,000 Black-tailed Gulls each Spring, and has been recognised as an Important Bird Area by BirdLife International. The islet used to have a shrine dedicated to Homomisaki Jinja. Only the shrine priests were allowed to visit the island so the gulls settled virtually undisturbed. ()

Local name: 経島 Coordinates: 35°25'49"N, 132°37'37"E

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Fumi-shima – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Izumo Taisha, Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo, Izumo Cultural Heritage Museum, Kami Arena.

3.9 miSE
Landmark shrine compound and museum
Izumo Taisha, Izumo
101 min walk • Izumo Taisha, also known as Izumo Grand Shrine, is a pivotal spiritual destination nestled in the city of Izumo, Japan. This ancient Shinto shrine is steeped in mythology and is considered one of the oldest and most significant places of worship in the country.
4.1 miSE
Museum, Visitor center, History museum
Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo, Izumo
105 min walk • The Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo opened in Izumo, Shimane Prefecture, Japan in 2007. The design, by architect Fumihiko Maki, references the locally-important tatara steel; construction was completed in March 2006.
6 miSE
35°22'54"N • 132°42'54"E
Izumo Cultural Heritage Museum, Izumo
153 min walk • Museum, Historical place
5.5 miSE
Sport, Sport venue
Kami Arena, Izumo
141 min walk • Kami Arena is an arena in Izumo, Shimane, Japan.

Fumi-shima

Facts and practical information

Fumi-shima – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Izumo Taisha, Izumo

Shimane Museum of Ancient Izumo, Izumo

Izumo Cultural Heritage Museum, Izumo

Kami Arena, Izumo