Ganryujima Island
巌流島
A small uninhabited island in the strait where the swordsmen Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro dueled in 1612. A bronze statue of the two duelists stands on the island.
Ganryujima, formally called Funashima, is an uninhabited islet in the Kanmon Strait. In 1612, the swordsmen Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro fought a duel here, and Kojiro lost. The island is named after his Ganryu school of swordsmanship. The island has been developed into a park with a bronze statue of the two duelists, a replica of the small boat Musashi used to cross the sea, and walking paths. A loop around the island takes about 30 minutes, with views of the ships passing through the strait. Ferries leave from Karato Pier and take about 10 minutes. Ferries also run from Moji Port. A round trip costs about 800 yen.
Opening hours
Ferry approx. 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Nearby sights
- Kaikyo Yume Tower
- Shimonoseki Aquarium Kaikyokan
- Karato Market
- Sino-Japanese Peace Treaty Memorial Hall
- Akama Shrine
- Mojikō Retro
- Mekari Shrine
- Kanmon Pedestrian Tunnel