Tensodo Cave

Tensodo Cave is a sea cave in named after the skylight that was created when a portion of the ceiling collapsed from erosion. Under the name "Dogashima Tensodo," it was designated as a Natural Monument on August 27, 1935.
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  • Type: Tourist attraction
  • Description: sea cave in Japan
  • Also known as: “Dōgashima Tensōdō” and “Tensōdō”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Dougashima and Izu-no-Chouhachi Museum.

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Dogashima is a scenic coastal area in , Japan. It is also known as " " due to the beauty of its scenery which features pumice cliffs, volcanic rock formations, sea caves, and uninhabited islands. is situated 130 metres east of Tensodo Cave.

Museum
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is situated 4 km south of Tensodo Cave.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Matsuzaki and Iwachi.

Town
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is a town located in on the southwest coast of in , , . As of 31 July 2019, the town had an estimated population of 6,563 in 2969 households, and a population density of 77 persons per km². is situated 3½ km south of Tensodo Cave.

Quarter
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is an administrative part of the town of , , on the west coast of , . It has been dubbed the "Izu " or "Japanese Côte d'Azur" for its scenic shoreline and the orange roofs of many of its houses. is situated 5 km south of Tensodo Cave.

Tensodo Cave

Latitude
34.78271° or 34° 46′ 58″ north
Longitude
138.76609° or 138° 45′ 58″ east
Open location code
8Q6WQQM8+3C
Open­Street­Map ID
node 5603023865
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­attraction
Wiki­data ID
Q92141457
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Satellite Map

Discover Tensodo Cave from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

From Japanese to Korean—“Tensodo Cave” goes by many names.
  • Japanese: “てんそうどう”
  • Japanese: “堂ヶ島天窓洞”
  • Japanese: “天窓洞（青の洞窟）”
  • Japanese: “天窓洞”
  • Korean: “도가시마 천창동”

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include ‘Matsushima’ of Izu-nishiizu trail and Do-ga-shima Visitor Center.

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