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Commemorative Statue of the 46th Yokozuna, Asashio Taro
（第46代横綱朝潮太郎記念像）
Inokawa is home to a commemorative statue of Asashio Taro (1929–1988), a Tokunoshima-born sumo wrestler who was named yokozuna, the highest rank in sumo. He was well known for his tremendous pushing techniques. After retirement, he inherited Takasago Sumo Stable where he trained many sumo wrestlers.
Today, Tokunoshima is renowned for developing successful sumo wrestlers.
Basic Information
| Address | 鹿児島県大島郡徳之島町井之川 |
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| Telephone Number | 0997-83-4111（徳之島町地域営業課） |
| Directions | About a 35-minute drive from Tokunoshima Airport and a 10-minute drive from Kametoku NewAbout |
| Website | Visit Japanese Website |
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Nearby sightseeing spots are here
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Rikubama Coast
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Aze Prince Beach
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Tokunoshima Nakusami Kan (Bullfighting materials museum)
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Agon 300-Year-Old Banyan Tree and Bungalow Stone Fences
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Kanamisaki Sago Palm Tunnel
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Senma Coast
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In-no-joufuta
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Hyakusai, Local Product Shop
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Cape Inutabu
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Mushiroze
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Tokuhama Beach
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Fucha (Sea Spray Cave)
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The Largest Banyan Tree in Japan
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Honohoshi shore
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Kasaishi Beach Park
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Yadon Beach
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Nanshu Shrine
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Saigo Nanshu Memorial Museum
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Sago Palm Jungle
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Wanjo Beach
Nearby restaurants are here.
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Natsukashaya
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Gintei
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Keihan Hisakura (Special Chicken Rice Bowl)
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La Fonte
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Amami Park
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Minato-Ya
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Kikai Airport Shop
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Miyamoto Store
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Yamaguchi Confectionery
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Island Inn HOPE
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eastcoast
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Tokimi
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Makurazaki Fish Center
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Satsuma Shuzo Shochu Distillery "Meijigura"
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Tosenkyo Flowing 'Soumen' Noodles
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Toujinosato Kasasa
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Ikedako Paradise
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Hombo Shuzo Co. Mars Tsunuki Distillery
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Ocha Kaido Yutorikan
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Chiran Sakurami-tei
