Benten Island

Benten Island

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JR Senzaki Station → 10-minute walk
33km 50 minutes from China Road Mine IC via National Route 435, 316/191

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Free to visit

Price

Free to visit

Spot Category

Island


"Benten Island" sung by Misuzu Kaneko as one of "Senzaki Hakkei"

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