Yashinomi (coconut) Poetry Monument

View the birthplace of the great song.

“A coconut from a faraway island that I don’t even know the name” – everyone must have sung this, “Yashinomi (coconut)” the folksong of Japan by Touson Shimazaki, at least once. In Hiienchi, there is Yashinomi Poetry Monument to tell you thes story behind the song. A ceremony where actual coconuts are brought to the monument will be held.

Name
Yashinomi (coconut) Poetry Monument
Address
Cape Irago area
Hiicho, Tahara
Access
About 90-minute drive from Tomei Highway Toyokawa IC
Parking
Parking onsite
Contact info
Atsumi Peninsula Sightseeing Bureau
Tel: 0531-23-3516
Other
Onsite: Parking and restroom Family friendly, couple friendly

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