About
Uninhabited island, one hour from Tokyo, looks like a Studio Ghibli film, fans call it one of Japan's “Real-Life Laputa” locations, hidden fortress used to protect Tokyo Bay from the late 1800s through WWII, nature has completely reclaimed the red-brick barracks and tunnels, round trip + entry fee is about 2,000 yen
Why go
- Feels like stepping into a fairytale
- Real-life 'laputa' from castle in the sky
- Hauntingly beautiful ruin aesthetic
Must try
- Explore moss-covered tunnels and barracks
- Have a barbecue
Pro tips
- Take keikyu line to yokosuka-chuo station
- Walk 15 mins to mikasa pier
- Catch the 10-min ferry to the island
- Plan for a 2-hour visit
Good to know
- Most info boards are in japanese
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Rating
4.7 / 5 (38 reviews)