Benten Island
Kakisaki
Bentenshima Island is where Yoshida Shoin tried to board the Black Ships.
Although it’s called an “island,” it’s connected to the mainland and has no bridge.
It’s also a geosite, where you can see distinctive layered rock formations etched by waves and currents.
Benten Island
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How to Get There
About a 25-minute walk from Izukyu-Shimoda Station
Or take the Tokai Bus route 10 toward Susaki Coast or Cape Tsumekizaki and get off at Kakizaki Jinja Mae; about a 2-minute walk
Nearby Information
Roadside Station Kaikoku Shimoda Minato
Madogahama Kaiyu Park
Kakisaki Beach
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Kaito Sea Kayaking
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Madogahama Seaside Park
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Harris Promenade
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