| Atoku Island is an uninhabited island
which consists of a big island and a small island which are located
at the estuary of the Urauchi River on Iriomote Island, and its
altitude is 42m. Local people call the large island “Ubu-Atoku”
and call the small island “Guma-Atoku”. The tradition
says that a long time ago there was a flood in the estuary of Urauchi
River, and the geographical features were changed after that, and
the island was made. There was a sanctuary at the summit of the
large island. It is said that Captain Kid the famous pirate hid
buried treasure here,so the island has also been called “Treasure
Island” . |
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