70 million years ago - Present TAJIMA Part of the Eurasian continent How the Japanese What is the San'in Kaigan Geopark? San’in Kaigan KAMI Islands Split from Geopark TOWN the Eurasian The Geopark is comprised of important geological areas HYOGO Continent which tell the story of Kami Town’s history. Visiting the San'in Kaigan various Geopark locations lets one experience the area’s Formation of the Sea of Japan Geopark and the Japanese Islands culture and heritage come to life! Sea of Japan The San’in Kaigan Geopark was recognized by the World Land KAMI The form of the present continent Geopark Network and has been supported by UNESCO since The form of the present Japan Islands October of 2010. At the Geopark, one can see the history of San'in Kaigan Geopark mankind’s interaction with nature from a period when the TOWN Japanese archipelago was just a fraction of continental Asia. 19 million years ago - 15 million years ago - 3 million years ago - Beginning to Separate from Formation of the Sea of Japan After the Formation of the MAP the Eurasian continent Sea of Japan Please send enquiries to: Kami Town Office,Tourism, Commerce and Industry Division

Kasumi 870-1 Kasumi Ward, Mikata County Hyogo Prefecture, JAPAN 669-6592 Tel.0796-36-3355 Fax.0796-36-3809 KAMI TOWN

The secret of the Geopark’s dishes is in Food of the Geopark the foods’ “environment.”

[Kami Town] MAP MAP Tajima Beef C-4 B-6 Tanada Rice The climate and landforms unique to Kami town, 【Muraoka Ward・Ojiro Ward】 【Muraoka Ward・Ojiro Ward】 ranging from its dynamic sea to its high mountains, produces high class ingredients like Tanada Rice in Kami Town is delicious due to it being Tajima cows were originally kept as a form of grown amongst the Tanada Valley’s clean water and the Matsubagani Crab and Tajima Beef. transport and to cultivate rice fields.Their 100 Best Rice Terraces of Japan 100 Best Rice Terraces of Japan air. The Tanada Valley, also known as “The Green excellent genes have been sustained by “Wasabu,Nishigaoka” “Ueyama” Dam,” acts as a natural dam and prevents flooding in repeated breeding in villages along valleys the valley. The sweet flavor of the rice is determined surrounded by high mountains. The breed Muraoka Rice has won first place in the “Annual Muraoka Rice International Rice Flavor Competition,” four times in by harvesting the rice when the temperature is at its has continued to improve with the passage of total. Most recently, it has won for three consecutive years. In this competition, rice is highest. The high temperature increases the sugar time and Tajima Beef is renowned throughout examined for superior flavor. The use of natural agricultural techniques and the content in the rice. the whole country as a top brand name in unique climate of Muraoka produces this delicious, nationally top-ranked class of rice. cattle, as well as the origin of the famous Kobe Beef.

Kasumitsuru Sake MAP C-3 【Kasumi Ward】

Kasumi is the only port in the entire prefecture that Tajima cattle out to pasture Kasumitsuru Sake has a unique, original flavor that is Matsubagani crab is a rich, delicious food from the catches these crabs, which have a longer fishing sea. The male snow crabs arrive in winter and are season than the Matsubagani crab. Throughout characteristic of the Kimotozukuri process of brewing carefully selected and tagged at each port in Japan, this crab soars in popularity under the title, sake. Made in a brewery that was founded in 1725, Shibayama, Kasumi. “The Crab of Kasumi.” the pure water from Kami Town’s own Yadagawa A Delicious Bounty River creates refreshing sake that matches perfectly from the Sea【 Kasumi Ward】 with the local seafood. （Sake brewery tours can be arranged.）

The Sea of Japan was formed when the tel.0796-36-0029 mainland of Japan separated from the Eurasian continent millions of years ago. As a Matsubagani Kasumigani result of this geographic change, water in the Suppon Turtles Snow Crab Wealth Kasumi Crab （ ） of （ ） Sea of Japan at depths of less than 300 Sturgeon Fish Nodoguro meters is heated by the warm Tsushima 【Ojiro Ward】 Live Squid Seafood （Rosy Seabass） current flowing on the surface of the sea. The presence of both warm and cool Suppon Turtles do not hibernate because they are seawater in the Sea of Japan provides a farmed in warm, mineral-rich thermal water. Because welcoming habitat for many plankton which of these conditions, the turtles grow faster than makes the area an ideal fishing ground. normal. The Sea of Japan provides an abundant In addition, the natural hot spring water and amount of delicious food from both land and mountain streams in Ojiro are ideal for the breeding sea all year round. of sturgeon. Luxurious caviar and fish with a hot, A living dish of white squid. The taste of its The meat of the Rosy Seabass “Nodoguro” is distinctive charm and elegant taste are the results of Turtle dishes Sturgeon dishes translucent white meat and crunchy texture are similar to fatty tuna. They are delicious and can be raising these sturgeon for 8-10 years. unrivaled. enjoyed grilled, boiled, or as sashimi. Spiritual Places of the Geopark Experience the relaxing result of 4.6 billion years by Kami-Town: Spiritual Power Spots: Bringing bathing in our hot springs. These four hot springs are About the Onsens the pride of Kami Town. Feelings of Awe and Respect for the Earth MAP B-6 MAP C-5 MAP B-7 MAP C-2 MAP D-1 MAP B-6

Ojiron Onsen and Spa Muraoka Onsen and Spa Hachikita Onsen and Spa Yadagawa Onsen and Spa Enjoy nature while bathing in this natural hot Muraoka Onsen is characterized by its marble This onsen’s water contains natural elements Relax amongst the mountains and Yadagawa spring which features a comfortable surroundings and comfortable bath towels. Fresh, which remove active oxygen and help to heal River in this outdoor bath. temperature and mineral-rich light brown natural water is constantly flowing through this illness and injury. water. onsen, so no drop of water is ever used twice. The water from these hot tel.0796-97-3232 tel.0796-98-1512 tel.0796-96-1666 tel.0796-37-1126 springs is heated by geo- Kaerujima (Frog Island) Yoshitaki Falls【 Ojiro Ward】 Hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Hours from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Hours from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Hours from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. 【Kasumi Ward】 ［Hyogo Prefectual Heritage listed natural moment］ Closed every Monday Closed Open every day Closed on the Tuesday in Closed every Wednesday thermal heat and thus, is Closed Kaerujima is an andesite island that, after years of It is said that a visit to this waterfall with a significant Admission Fee Adult ¥500 Child ¥310 Admission Fee Adult ¥500 Child ¥300 Jul.1-Jul.20 and Sep.1-Nov.20 Admission Fee Adult 620 Child 310 ¥ ¥ erosion, has come to look like a frog (kaeru). The word other will result in everlasting love. It is also called Admission Fee considered a blessing Spring Quality Neutral, hypotonic and Spring Quality Slightly alkaline, hypotonic Adult ¥620 Child ¥310 Spring Quality Sodium,calcium-sulfate, which means “to return” in Japanese is also kaeru. “urami no taki,” because you can view it from behind simple hot spring. and simple hot spring chloride and hot springs Spring Quality Simple, refreshing, low- from the Earth. Because of this, It is said that in the old days, sailors as well. The upper section of the waterfall is 23 meters ※Opened when Monday is a national holiday. temperature hot spring ※Closed the next day when Wednesday is a national holiday. prayed to Kaerujima for a safe return. Even nowadays, high and the lower section is 5 meters high, its total some people pray to Kaerujima for the return of height being 28 meters. The rocks supporting the something lost, or for a change in their character. waterfall are made of andesite and lava, which erupted from Mt. Hachikita. （（ ）） MAP C-6 （ San’in Kaigan Geopark Center ） MAP C-1 MAP C-1 MAP B-1 Yoroi no Sode Taka no Su jima Meganedoumon Please, ask me ［Japanese National Treasure］ Kami Town MAP D-2 anything about Saruodaki! A Center for Ocean Culture Stone Buddhist image The first floor of the Geopark Center includes the Geopark Corner, which features an introduction to the San’in Kaigan Geopark and Kami Town’s charming Geo’s Full of energy! Spots. One can view replicas of fossilized footprints and an exhibit of fossilized plants. Tips on how to enjoy the Our special guides can tell you Geopark along with sightseeing brochures for the area Rainbow are available on this floor. all about On the second floor is the Reference Room, which Saruodaki Falls【 Muraoka Ward】 Saruodaki Falls! displays taxidermied fish of the world and about 1,700 ［A place of scenic beauty as selected by Hyogo different taxidermied crustaceans. Specialty Guide With a height of 65 meters and a width of This area is formed from the red rocks of Due to erosion from the waves, two large Prefecture / Selected as one of the One Hundred Most in Hyogo, This small museum features a display of a Kitamaebune 200 meters, this area is considered a natural Yoroi no Sode. It is said to resemble a Native holes are located along this line of stone, Famous Waterfalls of Japan］ Mr. Nishimura. ship, along with information about fishing in Kasumi. treasure of Japan. American headdress. forming the shape of a pair of glasses (megane). Named “Saruodaki” because of its likeness to a monkey’s ●Admission fee (2nd floor): Adult ￥300 / tail (saruo), this waterfall is 60 meters high and was selected For reservations and Junior and Senior High School Students ￥200 / Child ￥100 Located at the center of the San’in Seashore as one of the One Hundred Most Famous Waterfalls of questions, contact Japan. The “Boulder of Saruodaki” is a famous stone ●The first floor is free. Naturally Occurring Geographic Sculptures Geopark, a beautiful, grand scene can be seen comprised of porphyrite, and is also known as Saruodaki Kami Town Muraoka ●Fixed Holiday: Closed every Wednesday. throughout all four seasons. The cliff is a Hingan. Saruodaki is located off of Route 9. It is said that if Sightseeing Association Closed the next day when Wednesday is a national holiday. “sculpture of the ground” that gives you a you can see seven naturally occurring stone images of ●Free Parking ●tel. 0796-36-4671 Buddha here, you will gain happiness. When the weather is tel.0796-94-0123 Kasumi Seashore sense of how the Japan Sea was formed. sunny, one can see a rainbow appear at around 2 p.m. Geon-kun The Animal Footprint Fossils of Hirajima MAP C-2 Okami Park MAP C-1 Daijyo-ji Temple (Ohkyodera) MAP C-2 Amarube Railroad Bridge MAP B-1 Imagoura MAP D-1 This historical trestle bridge The east side of the Kasumi coast and was built in 1912 for the the surrounding area is designated as San’in Honsen rail line. It is the San’in Kaigan National Park. The 41.5 meters high and 309 Senjoujiki Rock Boards and a white meters long. The Amarube sand beach form a bay, which looks Railroad Bridge and the out on Shiroishijima Island and In 2003, fossilized traces of large mammals, Toukan Tunnel were the Kuroshima Island. In the Edo period, reptiles and birds were found here. The fossils most difficult part of the this was a busy port for the This temple was founded in the Nara period (710-784) range from 20 million to 17 million years old. These San’in Honsen railroad line “Kitamae-Bune” (cargo ship) . Now, and features all 165 paintings on the fusuma (sliding fossils were discovered in layers of sand and mud to construct. This long iron A stone lantern standing on a scenic hill marks one paper door) painted by Maruyama Ohkyo and his clan, this is a recreational area used for at the bottom of a lake which used to connect to bridge was built over a valley swimming, camping, sports activities of the top 100 places to view the sunset in Japan. which are designated as important national cultural The new concrete railroad the Sea of the Japan. In Hiranojima, you can see near Amarube so that the In the Edo period, Kitamae-Bune trading boat assets. Because of this, the temple is also known as bridge has been in use and nature excursions. fossilized footprints of cranes, elephants, length of the Toukan Tunnel since fall of 2010. It has merchants observed the ocean from here to “Ohkyodera Temple.” The paintings are arranged rhinoceros and deer. A signboard is posted to according to the actual natural surroundings such as would be as short as dramatically decreased forecast the weather. This park was once an island the number of bridge MAP MAP assist visitors in locating and viewing these fossils. Kasumi Bay and the Yadagawa River. The peaceful possible. Although the Obikinohana D-1 Senjoujiki D-1 called Ichikinejima but a sand bar developed due to closures due to strong

Explanation Signboard atmosphere of the reception hall and the scenic nature Amarube Railroad Bridge has winds in winter. Observatory Rock Boards earth and soil carried by the Yadagawa and harmonize with Buddhist philosophy to create a been replaced with a Kasumidanigawa rivers and now it is attached to This cape, which is This rock shore was spectacular art space. On the relaxing guided tour, the new one made of the mainland. The land here is comprised of layers unique paintings by the Ohkyo clan do not disappoint. composed of andesite (an formed by large concrete, three of of tuff (compacted volcanic ash) and andesite (an igneous volcanic rock) is waves eroding tuff the original bridge igneous volcanic rock) which gives the cliff on the Fee: Adult ¥800 Elementary School Student ¥500 one of the top 100 places to view the sunset in Japan. It (compacted volcanic ash) over time. “Senjou” means ● piers still remain west side of the park a beautiful appearance of Hours: 9:00 – 16:00 (Last entry 15:40) Free Parking is located on the northern end of Imagoura. Visitors can 1,000 tatami-mat sized area of land. Visitors here can ● ● standing. geometric columns, known as columnar jointing. tel.0796-36-0602 The original Amarube Railroad Bridge enjoy viewing the Kasumi coast and the Sea of Japan. enjoy fishing and observing flora and fauna.

A B C D E MAP C-6 Kaname no taki Falls MAP B-6 San’in Kaigan National Park Wachi no Ookatsura and Sandan no taki Falls Kasumikaigan (Japan National Heritage listed scenic spot) (The Great Katsura of Wachi) San’in Kaigan Yoroi no Sode (Japanese National Treasure) Geopark Located in Wachi, Muraoka-ku Renkonkaseki Obikinohana Observatory is a large Katsura tree that has (Hyogo Prefectural Heritage The Sea of Japan Amarubesaki lighthouse grown over a mountain (Misaki lighthouse) listed natural monument) Senjoujiki Rock Boards Imagoura Campground・ Family Park stream. It is designated as a natural monument in Hyogo 1 Meganedoumon Family inn Imagoura Kokumin Shukusha 1 The Animal Footprint Prefecture. Tsurigane Sea Cave Fossils of Hirajima Kaerujima This tree is over a thousand ● ● (Frog Island) KAMI Taka no Sujima Kyodai Usugaurajima years old. Its trunk is 16 akashima ● Amarube Viaduct Imagoura 沖浦 相谷 meters around and the tree ● ● Satsu Onsen Hot Spring ● ● ● Kasumi itself is 38 meters high. Spring Amarube Railroad Bridge Okami Park Fishing Port ● The Port of 無南垣 (Sky Station) 余部 ● 訓谷 water with a temperature of TOWN (East Port) Shibayama 鎧 Kaname no taki Falls and Sandan no taki Falls are 西 ● ● Yoroi 一● 日 市 Satsu 11 roughly 10 degrees Celsius is 梶原 上計 166 ● 浦上 佐津 川 two gentle waterfalls. The source of their streams is Amarube Amarube ● Kasumi ● Kani-ichibankwan Shibayama continually gushing from underneath the roots of 下浜 ● Fishing Port 上計 川 Mt. Hotoke-no-O (1227 m). The water from these Roadside Station ● 若松 境 Shibayama九斗 Onsen Hot Spring this tree at a rate of about five tons a day. Amarube Hot Spring (West Port) Kasumi Asaichi 安木 falls flows into the Kusube River and a branch of MAP 市午 ▲ 神ノ浦 山 Center souvenir shop In 2008, this water was selected as one of the 100 Kasumi Onsen Hot Spring 七日市 Yougyokan 365.2 安木 川 the Yada River leading to the Sea of Japan. Both ▲庵月山 米地 Exquisite and Well-Conserved Water Sources of the 西川 Amarube I.C 344.5 矢田 Kami Town A Center for Ocean Culture KASUMI Tourist Association ● waterfalls measure 10 meters high and are Explanatory Notes 油良 丹生地 Heisei period. 178 Kasumi 香住 長 谷川 船越峠 178 composed of volcanic rock known as rhyolite. One Kasumi I.C ● Because of the extremely high purity and low Tokan Tunnel 西下岡 can access the waterfalls by car and a short walk This colored mark denotes Via Tottori Amarube Road mineral content of this soft water, it is said to be (Driveway) 間室 Kami Town Office Kasumi Road 下岡 up the road next to the restaurant “Takimitei” in the the time period in which the ▲蓮台山 森 (Driveway) 2 628 2 good for brewing coffee, making maccha and Daijyo-ji Temple 隼人 上岡 Kusube Ravine. Sandan no taki Falls are on the Geo’s Spot was created ▲久斗山 守柄 (Ohkyodera) 佐津 川 cooking vegetables. right side as you approach and Kaname no taki 650 加鹿野 Because the water is so delicate to the skin, it is 矢 田 川 Falls are on the opposite side. Present 4 256 Satsu I.C gentle enough to use for a baby’s first bath. 土 生 川 After the Formation of 三谷 Yadagawa Onsen and Spa

the Sea of Japan New Toyo-oka City MAP B-6 大谷 178 本見塚 Niiyahattandaki Falls MAP B-7 Formation of the Sea of Japan 小原 畑 Onuma Marsh of Hachikita 大野

Beginning of Separation from Kasumitsuru Sake Brewery ● the Eurasian continent Niiyahattandaki Falls is 大梶 土生 composed of eroded Part of the Eurasian continent Shin’onsen Town 中野 Via Toyo-oka andesite (ignaceous volcanic rock) which 藤 Geo’s Spot outside of these 256 makes up Mt. Hachibuse. classifications 八原 Eastern Skunk The falls are 32 meters 3 3 Cabbages 三川 high. The upper part of Mt. Hachibuse is located on the east side of the the waterfall consists of Mikawa Gongen Tour Boat platform mountainous region of Chugoku, 1221 meters 境 (The three main Gongen in Japan) Ipponｍatsu andesite, which has many The animal footprint 一日市 4 above sea level. This mountain, formed by years of crevices. The lower part 下浜 fossils of Hirajima 境 Ayu no sato・Yadagawa Kasumi Ipponｍatsu minami weathering and erosion, is composed of andesite is comprised of a Roadside Station Kasumi Onsen Fishing Port 若松 Kasumi Asaichi Center souvenir shop (an igneous volcanic rock) and tuff (compacted combination of many Kami Town Hot Spring (Ｗest Port) Yougyokan Kami Town Marine Cultural Center volcanic ash). 長瀬 矢田川 258 types of rock. Light pink 山田 Shimonohama Onuma Marsh is located in a small valley between 原 Kasumi Koban Rhododendrons start to 桧尾 Bunkakaikan iriguchi Mt. Hachibuse and Mt. Torokawa (1039 m) at 820 矢 田 川 bloom around the Bypass Kasumi 水山谷 川 meters above sea level. A variety of plants can be ▲三川山 七日市 Nanokaichi waterfall in the last ten days in April. 味取 887.8 矢田 found in this area, including about 30,000 Eastern Around the same time, wild magnolia, walnut and 550 ● Midori no Tawara Ishi ( rock ) 山 田 川 Skunk Cabbages(Zazensou). These plants are ● Amagataki Falls KASUMI Tourist Association chestnut trees begin to bud. The area around the 矢 田 川 Yamada Valley notable for their unique appearance when they JR Kasumi Station waterfall is filled with edible wild plants. In fall, one 香住 bloom. From the end of March until the end of 4 Kojyo no bunagenseirin Kami Town Office can enjoy the autumn tints of maple trees and in 小城 油良 April, the flowers grow up through the layer of Sananotaki Falls ● (Hyogo Prefectural Heritage 4 ● 4 winter, the whole waterfall becomes an icey work 長須 listed natural monument) remaining snow. These plants are designated as a ▲ 城ヶ山 小城越 of art. 562.4 Kasumi Road protected plant species in Hyogo Prefecture. Amarube Road 178 178

間室 Kasumi I.C 高津 森 4 Via Tottori 561 100 Best Rice Terraces of Japan “Wasabu , Nishigaoka” Traffic guide

MAP 丸味 川 Kasumi A-7 Haruki Tunnel 丸味 Shibayama Ojiro Valley Hamasaka Tajima Daibutsu ● Amarube Takeno

265 (Chorakuji Temple) 和佐父 ▲白菅山 Satsu 896.4 Via Tottori ● Tajima Daibutsu 川会 Via Toyo-oka 川会 Kisosaki 265 (Chorakuji Temple) R178 Kebioike Park Cabin Village Kasumi I.C Satsu I.C 和田 266 265

柤岡 ● Via Tottori R9 Toyooka

408 Irie Tunnel 入江 Muraoka Onsen and Spa Onsen Hidaka 熊波 Tunnel Muraoka 昆陽 川 Kakitsubata gunraku 266 Kannabekogen I.C Hidaka R482 用野 Kami Town 和田 Kumanami Valley R312 熊波 川 長板 Muraoka Area Office Sobu Tunnel Muraoka-ku Wada Izushi Yadagawa Fishing Center Irie Tunnel Muraoka 矢 田 川

Ojiro R9 5 Kaiteimen no Ryukon 5 Yoka Yamana-Gura 482 入江 Yoka 鹿田 ● Ojiroguchi 川会 (Houunji Temple) hyonosen Wadayama Tajima ● Kurono Shrine I.C J.C.T ● 蘇武岳 R9 R9 beefsteak house 村岡 1074.4 Nagaita Muraoka Tunnel Ojirobussankan ● (Ojiro Tourist Association)石寺 Shakunage ● ● ▲ 9 ● 矢 田 川 Ikuno RA ● Maholoba Gotenyama Park Kami ● 湯舟 川 Ojiro Valley is the source of the Yadagawa River, Ojiro Skijyo Meigyutajirigoukenshouhi Via Okayama Kami Town 神水 広井 (Muraoka history Kami Town Tourist Information Center Town ● museum) which ranges from Hyounosengoe’s Ojiro Area Office Ancient Times 相田 ●大糠 (Kami Town Muraoka Tourism Association) 水間 神坂 482 城山 Experience一二峠 Forest 長板 Hyonosen-kozan-naki mountain quasi-national park Sayo I.C Yamasaki I.C Fukusaki I.C 135 谷 入川 Muraoka Farm Garden 89 神場

(960 m) to the lower reaches of the Akioka River. ● Roadside Station Via Okayama Ojiron Onsen and Spa 大谷 萩山 Ojiro Gondora Station 寺河内 Bizen I.C The valley is about 12 km long. A primeval forest ● Torokawa inari Shrine 9 Himeji-Higashi I.C containing beautiful horse chestnut and beech trees 小長辿 猪之谷 板仕野 高井 湯舟 川耀山 金山峠 Kusube Valley 久須部 ● ●Joroudaki Falls can be seen along the Yadagawa River, streaming Fureai Historical Park ● Kaname no taki Falls ● 野間谷 Himeji J.C.T 久須部 川 ● 89 259 into the valley known as “Tajima Kiso” and coloring 忠宮 実山 Ojiro Health Park Yoshitaki Camping Park (ground golf course) the gorge with foliage. The view in autumn is ● ● Torokawadaki 市原 平野 By Car 100 Best Rice Terraces of Japan “Ueyama” ● especially astonishing. Ahead of the Ojiro Valley is 矢 田 川 “Saruodaki Falls” Uodome Falls. It is said that even fish cannot swim 貫田 Uwano no ookatsura ● A place of scenic beauty as selected by From Osaka/Kobe About 2 hours and 20 minutes ● ● 6 482 ● Uwano Highland Hyogo Prefecture / Selected as one of 6 past this waterfall. Yoshitaki Falls 100 exquisite and Well-Conserved 宿 日影 ●Sanyo expressway➡[Sanyo Himeji-higashi IC]➡Bantan 鍛治屋 茅野 Outdoor Education Center 267 the One Hundred Most Famous Waterfalls of Japan ▲Mt.Hotoke-no-o 佐坊 Waters of the Heisei Period highway [Wadayama IC] -Toyooka tollway 1227 ➡ ➡ ➡ “Katsura no sennensui” ● The Museum for Wood Culture作山 川 東垣 ● [Hidaka Kannabe-kogen IC] (via Muraoka Ojiro Kasumi ● ➡ ･ ･ ▲青ヶ丸 Wachi no Ookatsura 89 黒田 R482)(via Kasumi R312 R178) 1239 和池 作山 ➡ 秋岡 Mt.Torokawa Tajima Highland Ojiro Shrine ●新屋 川 ▲ 1039.2 Botanical Gardens ●Chugoku expressway➡[Fukusaki IC]➡Bantan highway➡ MAP B-4 Onuma Marsh of Hachikita “Oberland Garten” 森脇 Midori no Tawara Ishi 池ヶ平 福岡 [Wadayama IC]➡Kitakinki-Toyooka tollway➡[Hidaka (rock) 新屋 Eastern Skunk Cabbages gunraku 531 Yahatayama Park Kannabe-kogen IC]➡(via Muraoka･Ojiro･Kasumi R482) Mikata Snow Park ● 高坂 ● ● 大野 ▲妙見山 87 野間峠 ● Hachikita Roadside Station (via Kasumi R312➡R178) Hachikita Ski 大谷 川 1139 Okutajima・Mikata Plains cottage village 口大谷 川 Chugoku expressway [Yokawa IC] -Wakasa & Snowboard Area 大笹 ● ➡ ➡ (Nanbu kenko kougen) 269 八井谷 Tajima Tunnel 備 expressway [Kasuga IC] Kitakinki-Toyooka tollway ● Hachikita Onsen ➡ ➡ ➡ ● ● Niiyahattandaki and Spa 中大谷 大野 [Hidaka Kannabe-kogen IC] ➡(via Muraoka･Ojiro･Kasumi ● Falls Noma no ookatsura Ojiro Valley ●● Sky Valley Ski Area R482)(via Kasumi R312➡R178) ▲Mt.Hachibuse 熱田 1221.1 Via Yabu 矢 田 川 大野峠 From Kyoto About 2 hours and 50 minutes Amagasaki City ▲高丸山 Trans-Kyoto expressway [Kyotanba- IC] Mikata Highland 1070.1 ● ➡ ➡ Green Park Hachikita Outdoor Learning Center R9 R312 [Wadayama IC] Kitakinki-Toyooka tollway 7 Auto Camp site 7 ( ➡ )➡ ➡ ➡ Kirigane Shinrin Park [Hidaka Kannabe-kogen IC] ➡(via Muraoka･Ojiro･Kasumi R482)(via Kasumi R312➡R178) Zenkoku Shakunage Park Midori no Tawara Ishi was formed out of basalt From Himeji About 1 hour and 50 minutes when the present landform of Japan was formed. Bantan highway [Wadayama IC] Kitakinki-Toyooka The geological formation of Midori no Tawara Ishi ● ➡ ➡ tollway➡[Hidaka Kannabe-kogen IC]➡(via Muraoka･Ojiro･ is similar to that of the Genbu-do basalt formation . ▲赤倉山 . ㎞ 0 2 5 5 1332 7 5 10 Kasumi R482)(via Kasumi R312➡R178) located in Toyo-oka City. This wall of rock is about 70 meters wide and 20 meters high. Located on A B C D E this rock wall is a crack with a diameter of about 50 By JR (Japan Railway) cm. The rocks form the shapes of quadrangles, About Kasumi About Muraoka About Ojiro ●JR Sanin main line[ express]➡JR Yoka station pentagons and hexagons. The stone has the ➡JR Kasumi station appearance of a straw bag that has been split open, Kasumi Tourism Association Kami-cho Muraoka Tourism Association Ojiro Tourism Association ●JR Sanin main line[/ express]➡JR 1-1 Nanokaichi Kasumi-ku Kami-cho Mikata-gun Hyogo Postal Code: 669-6546 9-1 Onuka Muraoka-ku Kami-cho Mikata-gun Hyogo Postal Code: 667-1321 739-1 Kanzui Ojiro-ku Kami-cho Mikata-gun Hyogo Postal Code: 667-1511 hence the name “Midori no Tawara Ishi,” or, “Straw Yoka Station ➡JR Kinosaki-onsen station➡[Local] ➡JR bag rock.” tel.0796-36-1234 fax.0796-36-3388 tel.0796-94-0123 fax.0796-94-0331 tel.0796-97-2250 fax.0796-97-2307 Kasumi station http://www.kasumi-kanko.com/ http://www.kamichou-muraokakanko.org/ http://www.ojirokanko.com/