A small island in the Kanmon Strait, permanently associated with the duel between the legendary swordsmen Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro. Statues of both fighters stand at the point where the fight took place. The island itself is quiet and largely undeveloped — a 10-minute ferry ride from either Shimonoseki or Mojiko port. Short walking paths circle the island, and the views of the strait and the Kanmon Bridge from the shore are excellent.
Ferries depart from the Karato ferry pier; the crossing is infrequent so check the schedule before you go.