Benten Island
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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
Shimoda Baykuroshio
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Sotoura Beach
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Kaito Sea Kayaking
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Shimoda Bay Kuroshio (day-trip bathing)
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