Wakae Island
和賀江島
Japan's oldest existing harbor ruin, this 13th-century artificial island reveals ancient stone walls during low tide in Sagami Bay.
What it is
- The oldest existing artificial harbor ruin in Japan, constructed in 1232.
- A National Historic Site built to serve as a mooring for merchant ships.
- A project initiated by the monk Oamidabutsu on the border of Kamakura and Zushi.
- Managed by Gokuraku-ji Temple during the Kamakura period.
What to see
- Stone walls made from large rocks brought from western Sagami and Izu.
- Ancient harbor structures that extend 200 meters into the bay.
- Visible stone foundations that emerge from the water as the tide recedes.
When to go
- Visit during low tide when the submerged stone structures become visible.
- Most of the island remains hidden beneath the water during high tide.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Wakae Island Open in Google Maps
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