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Hasakari-iwa Rock

Hashi photo / CC BY 3.0

Hasakari-iwa Rock

はさかり岩

Hyogo · Kansai

Hasakari-iwa is a coastal rock formation at Kirihama on the Takeno coast in Toyooka, where a rounded boulder sits wedged between two sea stacks a short way off the shore. Toyooka city lists it as one of the principal viewing points of the UNESCO-listed San'in Kaigan Geopark. It is seen from the roadside on the Kami-Kumihama coast road and from the beach beside it.

Why it's hidden

A geopark landmark with no ticket, no gate and no building — most visitors drive past it without knowing it is there.

Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.0· 171 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Free; viewed from the public road and adjacent beach.
Website
web-gis.jp/GS_Kigan100/html/Kigan100_043.html

Today

Open 24 hoursFree

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

How to get there

From Shin-Osaka Station · ~2h 38m by car

Tags

naturecoastgeologyphotography

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