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Umashima (馬島, Uma-shima) is a volcanic island in the Sea of Japan, 2 km from the coast of the Shimane prefecture in Japan, just off the port Hamada, Shimane Prefecture. Umashima takes its name, meaning "Horse Island" from the fact that it was once used as a grazing ground for horses.

Umashima Island

Native name: 馬島 Umashima
Umashima Island Location in Japan
Geography
Location	Sea of Japan
Coordinates	34.903642°N 132.048325°E / 34.903642; 132.048325
Area	0.14 km2 (0.054 sq mi)
Length	0.75 km (0.466 mi)
Width	0.25 km (0.155 mi)
Highest elevation	70 m (230 ft)
Administration
Japan
Prefecture	Shimane Prefecture
City	Hamada
Demographics
Population	0
Ethnic groups	Japanese

While the island is uninhabited, it is actively used for swimming, fishing, rabbit watching and camping. It is administered as part of the Hamada Kaigan Prefectural Natural Park.[1] The island features Shinto shrine. The lighthouse built in 1898[2] is visible up to 16.5 nmi (30.6 km). The scheduled ferry service from Hamada is available.[3]

See also

• Desert island
• List of islands

References

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