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.