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Sessho-seki
殺生石Tochigi · Kanto
Sessho-seki, or the Killing Stone, is a volcanic rock located in the Nasu region of Tochigi Prefecture. According to legend, it is said to contain the spirit of a nine-tailed fox that could kill anyone who touched it, making it a site of both beauty and mystery.
- Best season
- Spring · Autumn
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.0· 1,994 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
Open 24 hoursStored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
From Tokyo Station · ~2h 33m by car
Tags
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