Sarushima (Monkey Island)

Sarushima means Monkey Island, but there are no monkeys here. It got its name during the Kamukura period, when a white monkey appeared and led a missionary to the island - who was trying to cross the sea but his boat got wrecked. That was the legend. This is a small island off of Tokyo, and the only natural island in Tokyo bay. Sarushima is a ten-minute ferry ride which starts from Mikasa Pier, that is adjacent to Mikasa Park, in Yokosuka. The view of the city from up here is breathtaking. #tripblazers #island #tokyobay #sea #picnic #summervacation