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Dōgashima Tensōdō
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Nishiizu, Shizuoka Prefecture · Natural Monument

Dōgashima Tensōdō

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

LocationNishiizu, Shizuoka Prefecture
Nearest stationInazusa Station, 18.0 km (straight line)
TypeNatural Monument
MoreWikipedia 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.

Nearby

Izu Chōhachi Art Museum
Izu Chōhachi Art Museum
3.9 km away · Matsuzaki
Iwashina School
Iwashina School
5.4 km away · Matsuzaki
Toi Gold Museum
Toi Gold Museum
14.1 km away · Izu
Uehara Museum of Modern Art
Uehara Museum of Modern Art
15.7 km away · Shimoda
Amagi Tunnel
Amagi Tunnel
16.3 km away · Kawazu
Hachimanjinja no Isunoki
Hachimanjinja no Isunoki
19.3 km away · Shimoda

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)