弁天島 / Benten Island

弁天島（位於泊村）是沿著海岸線行駛的國道229號線上旁的小島。實際上與其說是小島不如說是巨大的岩石，離國道約10公尺的距離。因為設有可通行的橋，步行就可以前往。這裡有以前的北海道原住民阿伊努族的美麗姑娘為了實現無法達成的戀情而每日到這個小島來祈禱的傳說。為了祈求良緣或求子而來這裡祈願的人也很多。

Benten Island, or Benten-jima in Japanese (Tomari Village), is a very small island off route 229, which runs along the coast. It is not in fact an island, but a huge rock, about 10 meters off the coast. Benten is a god of water. There is a pedestrian bridge, so people can walk out to the rock. This rock island has a legendary story - a long time ago, a young Ainu (aboriginal people in Hokkaido) woman, prayed everyday to improve her love situation. The island is now popular for those who hope for a good marriage or pregnancy.