Benten Island

What it is

• A small island with a 250-meter circumference serving as the Maruyama Sea Fishing Park.
• The site faces the Naruto Strait with water depths ranging from five to nine meters.
• A dedicated fishing destination featuring a 150-meter long and three-meter wide platform.
• The park management office is located inside the nearby Gyosaikan seafood market.

What to see

• An arched drum bridge that connects the island to the mainland.
• Walking paths that circle the perimeter of the island.
• Fishing platforms designed for visitors to access the deep surrounding waters.
• Views of the Naruto Strait from the island's edge.

When to go

• The park is closed to visitors every Tuesday and Wednesday.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.