Ukishima Island
浮島 (群馬県)
A river island upstream from Fukiware Falls featuring a historic temple hall and scenic bridges in Numata City.
What it is
- An island situated in the Katashina River upstream from Fukiware Falls.
- Home to the Ukishima Kannon Hall which enshrines a Nyoirin Kannon statue.
- The enshrined statue is attributed to the famous sculptor Hidari Jingoro.
What to see
- Ukishima Bridge connecting the island to the left bank of the river.
- Fukiware Bridge providing access to the island from the right bank.
- The Ukishima Kannon Hall located directly on the island grounds.
- A historic Nyoirin Kannon statue housed within the temple hall.
When to go
- Mid-April for the Ukishima Kannon Spring Festival.
- Mid-October to witness the traditional fire ritual.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Ukishima Island Open in Google Maps
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