Hashigui Rock is a famous group of strangely shaped rocks created by nature. It stretches in a straight line toward the Oshima Island off the coast, making it a spectacular view at dusk. It feels so sacred that you think it was created by the gods. The area around Hashigui Rock is also recommended for sightseeing as there are various scenic spots related to the southernmost tip of Honshu. This time, we will introduce in detail a trip to the strangely shaped rock formations created by nature, Hashigui Rock, and the southernmost tip of Honshu.
①【Hashikui Rock】 A group of strangely shaped rocks created by nature‼︎
Hashigui Rock is a group of strangely shaped rocks located in Kushimoto Town, Higashimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture. A strange rock group is a group of strangely shaped rocks. Hashigui means bridge pile.The name comes from the regular arrangement of rock pillars that rise from the sea surface, resembling bridge piles. Bridge piles are the legs of a bridge.
❶ How were the strange rock formations formed?
These strangely shaped rocks were formed over many years when the rocks were carved away by the waves, wind and rain, leaving only the hard parts of the rocks.
❷How big is Hashigui Iwa?
Hashigui Rock is a series of 40 large and small rock pillars extending for approximately 850 meters from Kushimoto on the coast toward Oshima Island off the coast.
❸Legends related to Hashigui iwa.
There is a legend about Hashikui Rock. Once upon a time, a wise man came to this place on his journey. When the wise man heard that the people were in trouble because they had no bridge, he decided to build a bridge made of rock. However, there is a legend that it took on this shape because it was interrupted during construction.
❹Roadside station “Kushimoto Hashigui iwa”
There is a roadside station called “Kushimoto Hashigui-iwa” near Hashigui iwa. Meals, souvenirs, restrooms, etc. are available, and you can take a break while admiring the spectacular view of Hashigui Rock.
➁【Shiomisaki】 The southernmost point of Honshu where you can clearly see the horizon‼︎
ShionoThe cape is a cape located in Kushimoto Town, Higashimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture.ShionoThe cape faces the Pacific Ocean and is located at the southernmost tip of Honshu. It has been selected as one of Japan’s top 100 sunrises and sunsets because of its clear view of the Pacific Ocean horizon, making it a great spot to watch the sunrise and sunset.
▲The southernmost part of Honshu is actually on a rocky reef, so footing is poor, and at high tide or high waves you may be covered by waves, making it dangerous.
❶ 【Bobou no Lawn】 Vast lawn of 100,000 square meters!!
Shionomisaki has a vast lawn area of approximately 100,000 square meters. It is a tourist spot lined with souvenir shops, and you can camp there for a limited time. You can also have a picnic with your family or go for a walk.
❷Temperature at Cape Shiono
The average annual temperature at Cape Shiono is approximately 17℃, and even in winter, the average temperature is approximately 8℃, which is relatively warm. Since it is located at almost the same latitude as Hachijojima in Tokyo, it is a comfortable place to live year-round.
➂【Shiomisaki Tourist Tower】 A spectacular spot with a 360 degree view at 100m above sea level‼︎
Shionomisaki Tourist Tower is an observation tower located at Shionomisaki, Kushimoto-machi, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture. Opened in 1960, it is a 7-story cylindrical building with a total height of 37 meters and 100 meters above sea level.The observation deck on the 7th floor is 100 meters above sea level, so you can see the Pacific Ocean and Shionomisaki Lighthouse.・You can enjoy a 360 degree view of Oshima and other areas.
④【Parking lot with a view of Shionomisaki Lighthouse】 A little-known spot where you can get off to the coast‼︎
ShionoThere is a Cape Siono Lighthouse parking lot near the Cape Lighthouse. There is a fee, but 50 cars can be parked. You can see the Shionomisaki Lighthouse standing on a hill right in front of your eyes. You can also go down to the coast from the Shionomisaki Lighthouse parking lot.
⑤Event information around Cape Shionomisaki.
Here you will find detailed information about events around Cape Shionomisaki.
❶The southernmost fire festival in Honshu
The fire festival at the southernmost tip of Honshu is a festival where about 100,000 square meters of withered grass on the watchtower lawn is burnt down all at once. Originally, the purpose was to exterminate pests, but since it involves burning a vast lawn all at once, many people have come to visit and it has become an event. The southernmost fire festival on Honshu is held on the last Saturday of January every year on the lawn of Watchtower, located 590 meters from Cape Shionomisaki.
⑥Access information to Hashigu iwa
Here you will find detailed information about access to Hashigui iwa Rock. The address of Hashigui-iwa is “Hashikui, Kushimoto-machi, Higashimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture”.
❶Route from Susami Minami IC to Hashikuiwa by car
| Susami Minami IC (Susami Town, Nishimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture) ⇒ General road ⇒ Kumano Kaido ⇒ Hashigui iwa |
Summary Recommended as a driving course!!
This time, we introduced a trip to Hashikui Rock, a strange rock formation created by nature, and the southernmost tip of Honshu. Hashigui-iwa Rocks is a group of strangely shaped rocks, but it is also a spot with spectacular views of the sunrise and sunset. At sunrise, the pitch-black sky gradually turns orange from the eastern sky, and you can see the dazzling sunrise.
On the other hand, at sunset, the sky is dyed orange, but gradually becomes enveloped in darkness until it is completely pitch black. In both cases, you can see beautiful scenery that you will never forget. There are also plenty of things to see such as Cape Shiono, which is located near Hashigui-iwa, and Shiono Misaki Tourist Tower. If you visit Wakayama Prefecture, why not visit Hashigui-iwa and the southernmost tip of Honshu?
▲Hashigui-iwa
▲Official site
▲Shiomisaki Monument at the southernmost tip of Honshu
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