Tenjinjima

What it is

• A small island with a one kilometer circumference at the entrance of Odawa Bay.
• A designated scenic spot managed by the Tenjinjima Marine Nature Education Garden.
• Home to a Tenmangu shrine and protected Hamayu plants.
• Located in the Sajima district on the west coast of the Miura Peninsula.

What to see

• The Tenmangu shrine located directly on the island grounds.
• Hamayu plants which are designated as a prefectural natural monument.
• Views of the surrounding Sajima Fishing Port and the bay.
• The Tenjin Bridge which connects the island to the mainland.

Getting there

• Buses run to the area from Zushi and Zushi-Hayama stations.
• The island is accessible by crossing the Tenjin Bridge on foot.
• Drivers can reach the site via Kanagawa Prefectural Route 213.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.