Teishi Island

What it is

• Uninhabited island in the Sagami Sea named for its resemblance to a clenched fist
• Small landmass covering 0.015 square kilometers with a peak elevation of 29 meters
• Site where Benzaiten is enshrined to provide protection and maritime safety for sailors
• Location of seismic observation equipment installed by the University of Tokyo

What to see

• The small shrine dedicated to Benzaiten located on the island
• Koteishi Island reef situated at the southeastern end of the main landmass
• Coastal areas used for rock fishing and underwater diving activities
• Views of the surrounding sea where a submarine eruption occurred in 1989

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.