Niemonjima Island
Designated as a place of scenic beauty by Chiba Prefecture, Niemonjima Island spans 30,000 square meters and holds a storied past. Legend has it that the island was gifted to Niemon Hirano as a token of gratitude for rescuing the esteemed Shogun Minamoto-no-Yoritomo after his defeat in the Battle of Ishibashiyama.
To this day, traditional-style ferry boats ferry passengers from the shore to the island, maintaining a link to its historic roots. The island boasts a year-round display of blooming flowers, including the rare kinginhalinasu, a unique species of eggplant.
Visitors can explore points of interest such as the cave where Yoritomo sought refuge from his pursuers, as well as a Haiku monument adorned with verses celebrating the island's beauty throughout the seasons.
Hours of operation: 8:30am-5:00pm, open 7 days a week
Location
12 minutes on foot from JR Futomi Station.
(Also accessible via bus from JR Awa-Kamogawa Station.)
445 Futomihama, Kamogawa-shi, Chiba
Contact
04-7092-3456Visit Website http://niemonjima.web.fc2.com/
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