Fukuurajima
Miyagi Prefecture · Japan
Fukuura Island (福浦島, Fukuurajima) is one of the few pine covered islands in Matsushima Bay that is accessible to the public. The island is reached via a 252 meter long, red painted bridge that costs 200 yen (round trip) to cross. The bridge was damaged by the tsunami of March 11, 2011 and had to undergo repair works.
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8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation1:51
Welcome to Fukuurajima, a natural jewel situated in the heart of Matsushima Bay. As a scholar of environmental aesthetics, I find this island particularly significant because it serves as a self-contained botanical garden, home…
Listen in the app2The Fukuura Bridge — The Bridge of Encounter1:32
Our journey begins with the crossing of the Fukuura Bridge, a striking 252-meter-long pedestrian walkway painted in a vibrant, auspicious vermilion. Known locally as the 'Deai-bashi' or 'Meeting Bridge,' it is said that crossing…
Listen in the app3The Island Gateway and Botanical Path1:24
As you step off the bridge and onto the island, you are immediately enveloped by the dense canopy of Fukuurajima’s botanical garden. The entrance area serves as a gateway to a network of walking trails that encircle the island. …
Listen in the app4The Miharashi Viewpoint — A Maritime Panorama1:28
Following the trail toward the southern tip of the island, we reach the Miharashi Viewpoint. This is arguably the most spectacular vantage point on the island, featuring a small wooden balcony with benches where you can sit and…
Listen in the app5The Secret Beach and Hidden Trails1:19
For the more adventurous explorer, Fukuurajima offers a few 'hidden' trails that lead away from the main paved path. One of the most rewarding leads down a steep, wooded slope to a small, secluded 'secret' beach. …
Listen in the app6Bentendo Shrine — Guardian of the Island1:23
Tucked into a quiet corner of the forest, we find the Bentendo Shrine, a small but significant spiritual landmark on the island. This shrine is dedicated to Benzaiten, the goddess of everything that flows—water, words, speech,…
Listen in the app7The North Trail and Tsunami Reflection1:21
As we complete our loop along the northern trail, we pass through areas that offer a different perspective on the island’s history—specifically its relationship with the 2011 tsunami. While the island’s elevation protected most…
Listen in the app8Closing1:16
Our journey through Fukuurajima comes to a close as we prepare to recross the 'Meeting Bridge.' We have walked through a living botanical museum, stood at viewpoints that have inspired poets for centuries, and found quietude at a…
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What is Fukuurajima?
Fukuurajima is a place in Miyagi Prefecture · Japan with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Miyagi Prefecture · Japan |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Total length | 11 min 34 s in all |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.3667, 141.0711 |
| Last updated |
