Kisakata Kujukushima
In Japanese: 象潟・九十九島
Once a lagoon of islets visited by Basho, the area was lifted by an 1804 earthquake; the old islands now stand as small pine-topped hills among rice fields.
Natural Monument; Place of Scenic Beauty
Nearby
- Mototaki Fukuryusui (Spring-fed Falls) ≈ 25 min by car
- Maruike-sama Pond ≈ 40 min by car
- Juroku Rakan Iwa (Sixteen Arhats Rocks) ≈ 40 min by car
- Mt. Chokai (Hokodate) ≈ 45 min by car
- Hottai Falls ≈ 1 h by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 5 min by car from JR Kisakata Sta.
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Free
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info