Sarushima
猿島
The largest natural island in Tokyo Bay, featuring historic brick fortress ruins and coastal defense batteries from the Edo period.
What it is
- An uninhabited island in Tokyo Bay managed as a public park by Yokosuka City.
- A National Historic Site that served as a coastal defense base for the Edo Shogunate.
- The site of ancient Jomon and Yayoi period archaeological discoveries including pottery and remains.
- A former military installation requisitioned by the United States until 1961.
What to see
- Brick fortress ruins featuring rare Flemish bond masonry construction.
- The remains of the first artillery battery built in 1847.
- Natural island landscapes that served as a filming location for the Kamen Rider series.
Getting there
- A ten minute ferry ride departs from the Mikasa Terminal to the island.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Sarushima Open in Google Maps
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