Takanoshima
高ノ島
A former island in Tateyama featuring an ancient shrine and historical naval ruins from the Great Kanto Earthquake era.
What it is
- A tied island in Tateyama Port connected to land through earthquake uplift and naval reclamation.
- Site of a Benzaiten shrine founded by Minamoto no Chikamoto in 1092.
- A historical location where United States forces landed on September 3, 1945.
- An area adjacent to the Maritime Self-Defense Force Tateyama Air Base.
What to see
- The Benzaiten shrine managed by Eisen-ji Temple in Numa.
- Remaining ruins of a naval air corps waterplane ramp.
- Views of the surrounding Tateyama Port and nearby Okinoshima.
When to go
- The annual shrine festival takes place on May 14th.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Takanoshima Open in Google Maps
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