Yomegashima
嫁ヶ島
This uninhabited basalt island in Lake Shinji features a historic shrine and is famous for its sunset views.
What it is
- The only island in Lake Shinji, formed from basaltic lava twelve million years ago.
- An uninhabited island measuring one hundred and ten meters long and thirty meters wide.
- Home to a shrine dedicated to Benzaiten, established by Horio Tadaharu in 1611.
What to see
- A shrine dedicated to the deity Benzaiten standing on the island.
- Twenty pine trees planted across the island in 1935.
- Cylindrical Jodei stones used as wave-breaking blocks around the perimeter.
- Two Jizo statues located on the shore facing the island.
- Views recognized as one of Japan's Top 100 Sunsets.
When to go
- Visit during specific low-water events to walk directly to the island.
- Evening is the best time to view the sunset over the lake.
Getting there
- The site is a twenty-minute walk from Nogi Station.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
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