An Island Filled with Spirituality and One of Japan's Natural Treasures

Connected to the mainland by a 387-meter bridge, Takeshima is a small island you can actually walk to. It takes about 30 minutes to do a loop around the island. Takeshima is home to a variety of ferns. In the summer, the Takeshima is a great place to dig for clams. You can spend the night at the nearby Gamagori Classic Hotel—with its castle-like facade and art deco-styled interior—or just stop in to relax in its cafe. There's also a small aquarium nearby that the kids will enjoy.