Rock Spots in Niigata Area
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Niigata
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Niigata
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- Ono-kame
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- Nigata Pref. Sadoshi Negai
- This is a megalithic 167 meter high monolith in Negai, Sado City, Niigata Prefecture, which looks like a small mountain protruding into the sea. From the side it looks like the shape of a tortoise, and is a scenic spot which has earned two stars in the “Michelin Green Guide Japon.” Visitors can climb up onto the top of the rock on foot and it has a great viewpoint of the sea and landscape. The surrounding area is the habitat of Tobishima Kanzo Lilies, and from the end of May to early June about 500 thousand flowers bloom. The “Sado Kanzo Lily Festival” is held on the second Sunday in June.
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- Meoto Iwa (Wedded Rocks)
- Travel / Tourism
- Nigata Pref. Sadoshi Takose
- Sado Island is the source for many legends in the Kojiki (Japan's Records of Ancient Matters). Meoto Iwa Rocks near Nanaura Beach is one such legend. It is said that after the god Izanagi and goddess Izanami created Japan they made rocks in their image to heal their fatigue. Legend states that Meoto Iwa are those rocks created in their image and that the nearby islands came forth from those rocks. Due to this legend the rocks draw those seeking good childbirth and strong marriage as well as plenty of tourists. There are other sources of legend including Nekoiwa and Hokakeiwa as well as plenty of reefs. Making this the perfect place to watch the sunset and beautiful natural formations.
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- Mikoiwa
- Travel / Tourism
- Nigata Pref. Sadoshi
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- Twelve tail rock
- Travel / Tourism
- Nigata Pref. Sadoshi
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- Nyudo Iwa
- Travel / Tourism
- Niigata Sado-shi
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- Saruke-jo rock
- Travel / Tourism
- Niigata Prefecture Shibata
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- Meganeiwa
- Travel / Tourism
- Niigata Murakami-shi
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- Myojin Iwa
- Travel / Tourism
- Niigata Murakami-shi
Niigata Areas
Found along the northwestern coast of Japan, Niigata prefecture is celebrated for its high-quality rice and breathtaking nature, most notably its spectacular mountains, whose white peaks draw in snow sports lovers from far and wide over the winter months. Hit the slopes at Yuzawa, pick out your favourite modern artist at Echigo Tsumari, or take a ferry over to Sado Island for an extra adventure.
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