ISLANDS

Islands that end with U

6 islands ending with the letter U — each with origin, classification, and notes.

This page lists islands that end with U. 6 islands are detailed below. Each entry below is a doorway into a full profile — not just a name on a list.

Table of contents 6 entries
HonshuJejuKyushuOahu
ShikokuXiaoliuqiu

List of Islands That End With U

    1

    Honshu

    The largest and most populous island of Japan, home to Tokyo, Mount Fuji, and roughly 80 percent of the country's population.

    2

    Jeju

    A volcanic island off the southern coast of Korea, a popular honeymoon destination centered on the shield volcano Hallasan.

    3

    Kyushu

    The third-largest island of Japan, the southwestern home of the country's most active volcanoes, hot springs, and pottery traditions.

    4

    Oahu

    Third-largest Hawaiian island and home to Honolulu, holding the majority of the state's population.

    5

    Shikoku

    The smallest of the four main islands of Japan, famous for its 88-temple Buddhist pilgrimage route circling the island.

    6

    Xiaoliuqiu

    A small coral island off the southwest coast of Taiwan, the only coral island among Taiwan's outlying islands, famed for sea turtle encounters.

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