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Nishiizu, Shizuoka Prefecture · Natural Monument
Dōgashima Tensōdō
- Nearest stationInazusa Station 18.0 km
- DesignationNatural Monument
Tensodo Cave (天窓洞, tensōdō) is a sea cave in Dogashima named after the skylight (tensō) that was created when a portion of the ceiling collapsed from erosion. Under the name "Dogashima Tensodo," it was designated as a Natural Monument (天然記念物, tennen kinenbutsu) on August 27, 1935.
From the Wikipedia article “Tensodo Cave” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Dōgashima Tensōdō. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Nishiizu, Shizuoka Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Inazusa Station, 18.0 km (straight line) |
| Type | Natural Monument |
| More | Wikipedia 29 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Dōgashima Tensōdō?
- Inazusa Station. It is 18.0 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Dōgashima Tensōdō a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Natural Monument.
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Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Izu Chōhachi Art Museum: Motokoka (CC BY-SA 4.0), Iwashina School: しんかわな (CC BY-SA 3.0), Toi Gold Museum: PHGCOM (CC BY-SA 3.0), Uehara Museum of Modern Art: Pierre-Auguste Renoir (Public domain), Amagi Tunnel: Katorisi (CC BY-SA 4.0), Hachimanjinja no Isunoki: さかおり (CC BY 4.0)
