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藤六の海底地すべり跡

Horaijima (Sacred Mountain Island)Geosite 16

Horaijima (Sacred Mountain Island)

Basic points

Horaijima is a sandbank island made through erosion caused by the water of Arakawa River. It also has a promenade as a park.
Inside the park, you can see an S-shaped crustal fold that was formed due to the twisting of rocks deep underground.

Check these places out too!

Kaneishi Aqueduct Bridge
Kaneishi Aqueduct Bridge
This is an aqueduct bridge near Horaijima Park. In the autumn, it is a popular spot where visitors can enjoy a sweeping view of autumn leaves from the top of the bridge.
Kitazakura Street
Kitazakura Street
This street runs along the Arakawa River from Nagatoro Station and it has been selected for Japan's Top 100 Cherry Blossom Spots.
Hozen-ji Temple
Hozen-ji Temple
This is one of the Nagatoro Seven Herbs Temples. It is famous for weeping cherry in the spring.
Shinsho-ji Temple
Shinsho-ji Temple
This is one of the Nagatoro Seven Herbs Temples.
Access
Train: Approx. 15-minute walk from Chichibu Railway Nogami Station or Nagatoro Station.
Parking
Yes
Sites nearby/Base facility
17:Iwadatami and Chichibu Red CliffIdo Hagure and Old Road of Meiji Period15:Gankomyaku Downstream of Takasago BridgeSaitama Museum of Natural HistoryNagatoro Town Museum

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