Kanmurijima
Kanmurijima is an island in the Sea of Japan administered under Maizuru in Kyoto Prefecture. It is about 2km from Kutsujima, a similar smaller island. A Nakatsu reef is located just midway between islands. A breeding ground for the streaked shearwater, the Kanmurijima island was designated as a Japanese natural monument in 1924.
is seen. On extreme right, Kammurijima and Kutsujima are also painted
According to records of :ja:丹後国風土記|Tango no kuni fudoki, the Kanmurijima and Kutsujima are the remains of the much larger island which submerged following an earthquake in 701 A.D. The topography of seafloor seems to support the claim, as the steep 60-meters cliff is located underwater off eastern coast of Kanmurijima and Kutsujima, indicating a recent crustal fault. Currently, the island is designated as Kanmurijima-Kutsujima wildlife protection area and any landing is prohibited. The recreational diving service is available though.
