Top Things to do in Shimane Prefecture
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Things to do in Shimane Prefecture, Chugoku: The Best Geologic Formations
Discover the best top things to do in Shimane Prefecture, Japan including Oki Chibu Red Cliff, Sanbe Azukihara Burried Trees Park, Matengai Cliff, Tsutenkyo Arch, Saburoiwa, Iwami Ginzan Ryugenji Mabu, Tategami Island & Tategami Rock, Byobuiwa Rock, Karaoto no Jagan.
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1. Oki Chibu Red Cliff
2. Sanbe Azukihara Burried Trees Park
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
The Sanbe Buried Forest is the hidden forest where many giant trees have been lying under the ground since the ancient times, that is the result of the volcanic eruption of Mt.Sanbe around 4,000 years ago. In the underground exhibition hall of the Sanbe Buried Forest Museum, you will find some huge trunks of trees standing straight as they were in the ancient days, and others being laid down there after having fallen down and been driven in an avalanche of sands and rocks caused by the eruption.
3. Matengai Cliff
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4.5 based on 34 reviews
This dynamic 257m cliff is a must see! It is one of the highest sea cliffs in Japan. Walk along the clifftop amongst the grazing cows and horses. Attention: If frightened cows and horses can be dangerous. Please keep a safe distance away. Access: 25 min by car from Beppu Port Free parking and toilet available
4. Tsutenkyo Arch
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4.5 based on 4 reviews
This impressive rock arch has been carved by the power of the wind and waves over time. Come here and feel the power of the earth! The local bus goes here 2-4 times per day from mid-April to mid-October. Access: 25 min by car from Beppu Port (then 5 min on foot) Parking and toilet available
5. Saburoiwa
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4.0 based on 2 reviews
6. Iwami Ginzan Ryugenji Mabu
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4.0 based on 11 reviews
Ryugenji Ayumu is the only permanent road in the World Heritage Site, Iwami Ginzan. (“Awamori” is a mine digger.) Ryugenji Awaji is a development of Shoden five years, in addition to permanent, Okubo, Shinkiri, and a new Yokosuka Awamori, “5 It was called a mountain. The length of digging in the Edo period was 600m, and many high-quality silver ores were excavated in the next major tunnel at Okubo Walk. It was said that the mountain was closed in 1955, and development has been continued for 228 years.
7. Tategami Island & Tategami Rock
8. Byobuiwa Rock
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3.0 based on 2 reviews
9. Karaoto no Jagan
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