The middle of the island is narrowed, forming a shape much like a gourd.The island is home to a unique myth about the gods. *It is not open to the public. Please observe it from a distance.
This fort was built by the Ikuchi family,another family active as part of the force of the Geiyo Islands togetherwith the three Murakami families.
The three story pagoda watching protectively over the islands creates a beautiful scene that blends well with the aesthetic of the Islands.