Izu Oshima, Tokyo A boat ride from Atami port to Izu Oshima. Large-scale eruptions used to occur on Izu Oshima every 100 to 200 years on average, and volcanic ejecta such as scoria and volcanic ash accumulated and formed the stripe pattern. The stripes are about 30 m high and 630 m long, and are also known as "baumkuchen" because of their appearance. The strata look like folds because of their gentle curvature, but they were originally formed by parallel layers of earth over

Mie ken, Ise shi 古殿地（Kodenchi) さざれ石、たから石 (Sazare ishi, Takara ishi) 佐瑠女(さるめ)神社（Sarume jinja) Sarutahiko Shrine is dedicated to Sarutahiko...

Mie ken, Ise shi Futami Okitama Shrine is dedicated to the deity Sarutahiko Okami, known for blessings in matchmaking, marital harmony,...

Yamaguchi ken, Shimonoseki shi According to some research, there are petrograph ( geometric carvings carved into rocks and boulders）...

Miyazaki Ken, Takachiho Amanoiwato Shrine in Takachiho, Miyazaki Prefecture ens hrines the "Amanoiwato" - the cave where the sun...

Hiroshima Ken, Otake City Mikuradake at an altitude of 702m has three peaks, Asahidake, Nakadake, and Yuhigatake, so it is also called...

Hiroshima Ken, Hatsukaichi shi Omusubi Iwa is a spectacular view spot in Hatsukaichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture. A short distance (30-40...

Yamaguchi Ken, Suo Oshima At "Iwaya Gongen" , there is a huge rock with four large cedars tied with a sacred rope with a cave underneath....

Takaoka Shi, Toyama Ken The Amaharashi Coast (雨晴海岸 Amaharashi Kaigan) is part of the Noto Hantō Quasi-National Park (能登半島国定公園 Noto Hantō...

Suo Oshima, Yamaguchi Ken Tateiwa Ganmon Obiishi Iwaya In Suo Oshima, there are four unique rocks called Tateiwa, Ganmon, Obiishi, and...

Suo Oshima, Yamaguchi Ken One of the four unique holy rocks of Suo Oshima. At the entrance there are 4 large Japanese cedar trees tied...

Suo Oshima, Yamaguchi Ken Obiishi is one of the four unique rocks in Suo Oshima. It’s around 8 meters high and has a circumference of...

Suo Oshima, Yamaguchi Ken Tateiwa is one of the four special sacred rocks of Suo Oshima, next to the beautiful Tateiwa beach. Bato...

Suo Oshima, Yamaguchi Ken Ganmon is one of the four special sacred stones of Suo Oshima. A strangely shaped rock that was hollowed out...

Hagi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken (August, 2022) It is called a natural air cooler since the temperature is saved between 9~13 degrees throughout...

Susa, Hagi Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Susa Hornfels was born under the influence of magma heat about 14 million years ago. A beautiful cliff of...

Nagato Shi, Yamaguchi Ken 2016 Omi jima Auto Camp Village has camping site, barbecue site, bungalows, a service center. Great beach...

Nagato shi, Yamaguchi Ken Motonosumi Shrine was selected by CNN Travel as one of the "31 Most Beautiful Places in Japan." The shrine's...

Hofu Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Mukoujima is an island in Hofu City connected with a bridge. Many small, historical shrines. Wild Ajisai in...

Iwakuni Shi, Yamaguchi Ken Beautiful secluded gorge along the Kitani River. Filled with unique rocks and waterfalls. Heike clan fled...