An uninhabited island in Japan’s remote Bonin archipelago, Nakōdo-jima represents pristine natural heritage protected within a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
At a glance
Nakōdo-jima is the northernmost island of the Mukojima Islands, historically known as the Parry Group. The island remains uninhabited, preserving its ecological character. Its designation as part of the Ogasawara Islands UNESCO World Heritage Site reflects its natural and cultural significance in the Pacific Ocean.
History
The island lies within the Bonin Islands, a remote Japanese archipelago. The Mukojima Islands, of which Nakōdo-jima is part, were historically identified by Western navigators as the Parry Group, reflecting centuries of Pacific exploration.
What you see
As an uninhabited natural site, Nakōdo-jima offers pristine island landscape and surrounding marine environment. The island and its reefs form part of a protected ecosystem within the larger Ogasawara Islands chain.
Cultural significance
The island holds ecological value as part of the Ogasawara Islands, a UNESCO World Heritage Site recognized for its natural heritage. Its protected status preserves unique island and marine ecosystems in the western Pacific.
Key facts
- Country: Japan
- Location: Ogasawara, Tokyo Metropolis
- Coordinates: 27.63°N, 142.18°E
- Part of: Mukojima Islands (Parry Group)
- Status: UNESCO World Heritage Site (147 hectares including surrounding reefs)
- Designation: Ogasawara National Park
Practical information & getting there
Nakōdo-jima is an uninhabited, protected natural site within Ogasawara National Park. Access is restricted to preserve the island’s ecological integrity. The Ogasawara Islands are reached by ferry from Chichijima, the main inhabited island of the Bonin group.
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