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in Japan. It is the only natural island in

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. Sarushima was used as a

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during the Edo period, and after the

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in 1868, the island was developed as part of the

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named the island ''Perry Island'' in 1853.

Sarushima Park

Sarushima is now uninhabited, and after World War II, it was developed as a marine park. Swimming and camping facilities were built on Sarushima, which makes it a popular fishing spot. The highest part of the island is still surrounded by a stone wall from the pre-war period, and features the remains of red

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and a powder magazine. The island is accessible by a ferry.

Gallery

File:Sarushima from boat 2010.jpg, On the ferry leaving the island File:Sarushima Southern Promentory.jpg, Southern Promentory File:Sarushima Southern Beach.jpg, Southern Beach File:Saru shima01.jpg, From above File:Sarushima fort.JPG, Inside the island File:Sarushima Fortified Pathway.jpg, Fortified Pathway File:Sarushima Abandoned Watchtower.jpg, Abandoned Watchtower File:Sarushima Bunker Tunnel.jpg, Bunker Tunnel File:Sarushima Gun Battery.jpg, Gun Battery File:Sarushima Gun Battery Recess.jpg, Gun Battery Recess File:Sarushima Northwestern Overlook.jpg, Northwestern Overlook File:Sarushima Northern Cove.jpg, Northern Cove

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External links

Sarushima Island

Sarushima: Welcome to Monkey Island
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