Duel of Musashi and Kojiro Traditional Cache

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Hidden : 7/24/2011
Difficulty:
1.5 out of 5
Terrain:
2 out of 5

Size: Size: small (small)

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Ganryujima is an uninhabited island located in the Kammon Straits between Honshu and Kyushu.

It is famous for the duel of Miyamoto Musashi and Sasaki Kojiro.
On April 13, 1612, Miyamoto Musashi fought his duel with Sasaki Kojiro, who was known as "The Demon of the Western Provinces" and who wielded a large two-handed sword. Musashi came late to the appointed place — Ganryujima island. The duel was short. Musashi killed his opponent with a wooden sword that legend says he had carved from an oar used on the boat that carried him to the island.

On the island, there are a few monuments, rest houses and a restroom. No store there so bringing your own drink is recommended. The island is accessible by ferry boat from Karatsu Pier, Shimonoseki Harbor (Honshu side) or from Mojiko Pier, Kitakyushu Harbor (Kyushu side). Enjoy a short cruise to a treasure island!
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巌流島は本州と九州を隔てる関門海峡に浮かぶ無人島です。

この島は宮本武蔵と佐々木小次郎の決闘で有名です。
1612年4月13日、宮本武蔵は、長刀を操り「西国の鬼」と呼ばれた佐々木小次郎と決闘しました。武蔵は約束の場所「巌流島」に遅れて現れました。武蔵は島に渡る舟の船上で櫂を削って作ったと伝えられる木刀で一瞬にして小次郎を倒し、決闘はあっという間に終わったと言います。

島にはいくつかの記念碑と休憩所、トイレがあります。売店はありませんので飲み物を持っていくことをお薦めします。島へは、下関港（本州側）の唐津港もしくは北九州港（九州側）の門司港から渡船でアクセスできます。宝島への小航海を楽しんでください。

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