Fukuurajima
福浦島
A six-hectare natural park island in Matsushima connected by a long pedestrian bridge, featuring botanical diversity and ancient historical sites.
What it is
- A six-hectare island in the Matsushima archipelago designated as a prefectural natural park.
- A botanical destination home to over 130 tree species and 200 wildflower species.
- The site of a Bentendo shrine dedicated to the deity Benzaiten.
- A historical location where archaeologists discovered Jomon and Yayoi period pottery.
What to see
- The 252-meter Fukuura Bridge connecting the mainland to the island.
- A network of walking paths and a multi-purpose plaza for visitors.
- An ancient shell mound containing prehistoric pottery fragments.
- The Bentendo shrine building located within the island grounds.
When to go
- Visit from evening until nighttime to see the bridge illuminated.
- Plan around the full moon period when the bridge lights are turned off.
Getting there
- Walk 15 minutes from Matsushima-Kaigan Station to reach the bridge entrance.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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