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Rock Spots in Hokkaido Area

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  • Hanasaki Lighthouse Kurumaseki
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    Hokkaido Nemuro-shi Hanasakiminato
    This shaped stone that is as high as six meters tall on Cape Hanasaki is a designated national Natural Monument. It is academically valuable with a unique shape, and it has become a sightseeing spot along with Hanasaki Lighthouse towering up on the tip of the cape.
    Hanasaki Lighthouse Kurumaseki image
  • Jizo-iwa Rock
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    Rebun-cho, Rebun-gun, Hokkaido
    On the Motochi Coast in the south west of Rebun Island is this strange looking 50 meter high rock. As seen from the sea side, the name Jizo rock was given because it looks as though Jizo-sama (bodhisattva who looks over children) is holding hands. The area is famous for the beautiful image of the sun setting over the ocean, and the local coastal area is also a great place for children to go looking for agate stone.
    Jizo-iwa Rock image
  • Oronkoiwa Rock
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    Shari-cho Shari-gun, Hokkaido Utori-e East
    Oronkoiwa Rock is a giant boulder standing 60 meters tall in Utoro Bay, Shari, Shari, Hokkaido. It is named after a tribe known as the Oroko. You can climb the roughly 170 steps to the top where you can enjoy a 360 degree view of the Sea of Okhotsk and Mt. Shiretoko. It is also known as one of the eight sights of Shiretoko.
    Oronkoiwa Rock image
  • Jimmen Rock and Neguma Rock
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    Hokkaido Rishirigunrishirichou Senhoushi Kumi
    Rocks on the west coast of Rishiri Island in Rishiri, Rishiri County, Hokkaido. The Neguma Rock or Sleeping Bear Rock was so named because it looks like a sleeping bear and can be seen from the Kita no Ikutsushima Bentengu Shrine. Similarly the Jimmen Rock means Person's Face Rock because it looks like a face. A white headband has been added to the rock. There are also all sorts of interesting rocks along the coastline, making this a great spot for fantastic views.
    Jimmen Rock and Neguma Rock image
  • Nabetsuru-iwa Rock
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    Hokkaido Okushiri-gun Okushiricho Okushiri
    "A 19.5 meter tall rock formation which is seen as a symbol of Okushiri Island. The center of the formation has been worn completely through by erosion, and its name, which is written with characters which literally translate to ""Pot Fishing Rock,"" is derived from its appearance resembling a pot bail handle (the word for pot bail handle in Japanese is pronounced the same as the word for ""to fish""). Visitors can enjoy the magical sight of the rock at night when it is lit up, as well."
    Nabetsuru-iwa Rock image
  • Kamui Rock
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    Hokkaido Shakotan-gun Shakotancho
    According to legend, the maiden Ainu Charenka turned into this rock after falling in love with the samurai Minamoto no Yoshitsune while he lived with the local chief. The deep blue of the ocean interweaves with the distinctive rock formation to create beautiful scenery.
    Kamui Rock image
  • Jorokko Rock
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    Hokkaido Shakotan-gun Shakotancho
    According to legend, Shirara, daughter of an Ainu chief, turned into this stone after she stood here watching as her sweetheart set out to sea.
    Jorokko Rock image
  • Nekoiwa
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    Hokkaido Rebun-gun Rebuncho Kafukamura
  • Dichinyamakanjouresseki
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    Hokkaido Otarushi Oshoro 2
  • Shichifuku Iwa
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    Hokkaido Kamikawa-gun Higashi-kawacho Tenninkyo Onsen
  • Benkeinokatanakakeiwa
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    Hokkaido Iwanaiguniwanaichou Shikishimanai
  • Futamiiwa
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    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Minami-ku Jozankei Onsen
  • Tsuri Kake Iwa
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  • Kamomeiwa
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    Hakodate, Hokkaido
  • Benkei of Takigisekiiwa
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    Hokkaido Iwanai-gun Iwanai
  • Oshoro stone circles
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    Otaru, Hokkaido
  • Peach Rock
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    Otaru, Hokkaido
  • Kasa Iwa
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    Hokkaido Otaru-shi
  • Madoiwa
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    Hokkaido
  • Kabutoiwa
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    Hokkaido Sapporo-shi Minami-ku Misumai
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Not just a prefecture but an island of its own, Hokkaido is the most northerly prefecture and island of the Japanese archipelago. Arriving in Hokkaido, which is rural and bursting with breathtaking nature, means entering a world where vast national parks, towering mountains, and natural hot springs can be found at every turn. Come December, these natural splendors freeze over and morph into a winter wonderland.

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