Although it is 4km west of Yagishiri-to, Teuri-to plays host to a million seabirds around the scenic coastal cliffs. This tiny island is the world-largest nesting site for Utou (ウトウ: cerorhinca monocerata), and Japan’s only nesting site for very rare Ororon-cho (オロロン鳥: uria aalge), the region’s symbolic bird.
PRACTICAL TIPS
Location 29km west of Haboro, 4km west of Yagishiri-to
Population 300
Highlights Akaiwa Viewpoint, Birdwatching
Tourist Information Teuri Tourist Information Desk (天売島観光案内所): Teuri ferry terminal / Mid Apr-late Aug
Bike Rentals Wako-maru (和光丸) and Ororon Rental (おろろんレンタル): behind the ferry terminal
ORIENTATION
Seabirds arrive in mid March to breed and stay around until mid August. If you have time, Teuri-to is the better choice for an overnight stay for seabird watching.
01 BIRDWATCHING
Akaiwa Viewpoint
赤岩展望台 / 24hrs / Closed in winter
At the western end of Teuri is a dramatic viewpoint look down on the 48m-high upright rock Aka-iwa, the highlight of the island. The surrounding cliffs are home to a gigantic Utou colony, you will see the countless burrows. Optimal birdwatching timing is dusk from May to July, which means you will need to sleep in Teuri. Ororon-cho also may be seen if you are very lucky.
02 BIRDWATCHING
Umidori Bird Hide
海鳥観察舎 / 24hrs / Closed in winter
About 1km north of Akaiwa Viewpoint, the Umidori bird hide on the cliff has binoculars, you can observe umineko (ウミネコ: black-tailed gull) and keimafuri (ケイマフリ: spectacled guillemot).
03 BIRDWATCHING
Kannonzaki Viewpoint
観音岬展望台 / 24hrs / Closed in winter
Kannonzaki Viewpoint is one of Teuri’s main nesting site for umineko, it offers gorgeous cliffs and ocean views.
TEURI-TO MAP
SUGGESTED ITINERARY
Circuit Cycling on Teuri-to
DISTANCE 10.5km | DURATION 3 HOURS | TIMING MAY – SEP
START: Teuri Port
↓ 5.5km (40min) by bike via Teuri Post Office
01 Akaiwa Viewpoint
↓ 1km (10min) by bike
02 Umidori Bird Hide
↓ 2km (15min) by bike
03 Kannonzaki Viewpoint
↓ 2.5km (20min) by bike
FINISH: Teuri Port
GETTING THERE
The car ferry Ororon 2 sails from Haboro to Teuri (1hr 45min / ¥2330) via Yagishiri (1hr / ¥1600). There are one to three daily ferries except on 8 to 26 April.
From June to August (plus 8-26 Apr and late Apr-early May), the hydrofoil Sun Liner 2 sails on the same route from Haboro to Teuri (1hr / ¥4170) via Yagishiri (35min / ¥2830).
GETTING AROUND
Teuri-to has a 12km-long perimeter road that runs around the coast. Hiring a bike or scooter is the ideal way to explore the island. Birdwatching also can be enjoyed from the footpaths crisscross the inland forest. Rental bikes and scooters are available for hire behind the ferry terminal. There is no public transport on the island.
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