Ōmijima

Ōmijima
Native name:
青海島
Ōmijima northern coast
Ōmijima
Ōmijima
Geography
LocationSea of Japan
Coordinates34°25′44.2″N 131°13′19.1″E / 34.428944°N 131.221972°E / 34.428944; 131.221972
Area14 km2 (5.4 sq mi)
Coastline40 km (25 mi)
Highest elevation319.9 m (1049.5 ft)
Administration
Japan
PrefectureYamaguchi Prefecture
CityNagato

Ōmijima (青海島) is an island located in the Sea of Japan, a part of the city of Nagato, Yamaguchi, Japan. It is situated within the Kita-Nagato Kaigan Quasi-National Park and is renowned for being one of the '100 Best Views in Japan.' The island received its designation as a National Place of Scenic Beauty in 1926.