Myōken Island

What it is

• A river island measuring 700 meters long located in the Kyu-Edo River.
• The island name originates from the deity Myoken Bodhisattva.
• A temple was reportedly established on this site in 1362.
• The land currently hosts industrial waste plants, a factory, and a marina.

What to see

• Myoken Shrine is located on the northern part of the island.
• Concrete seawalls have surrounded the entire island since 1979.
• Industrial facilities including the Tsukishima Foods Industry factory.
• A marina occupying a portion of the island land.

Getting there

• Visitors can access the island via the Urayasu Bridge.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.