Precipitous cliff attraction

The earth is moving. No, this is not a reference to the Copernican theory, it is an explanation of stripe pattern formations found in cliffs, resulting from uplifts and cave-ins caused by movements of the earth’s crust. People who have an interest in earthquakes will never tire of viewing the scenery along the Kuniga coast near Nishinoshima-cho on Oki Islands (Shimane Prefecture). For that matter, even more awesome sights can be found in New Zealand, Spain and countless other places throughout the world. The undulation of the earth that lays bare cliff formations is far greater than that of the fiercest ocean wave. Even greater was the force that formed these towering prismatic rock columns. The famous Gembudo Cave of Kinosaki lined with hexagonal rocks in the shape of a fan is located here. You may feel satisfied just to look at this formation, but don’t fail to look beyond toward the sky. Hyuga City Umagase will fulfill all your expectations. On the face of this awe-inspiring cliff, you’ll discover tiny yellow flowers blooming. The formidable rock column cliff is gentle with these flowers that no human hand will ever pick.

Prismatic Rock Columns:
Hyuga City Umagase (Saddleback)