Tojinbo

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Witness the dynamic cliffs created by the rough waves of the Sea of Japan! Experience the power of nature at Tojinbo, a designated National Natural Monument.

Historic Sites
Scenic Views
World Heritage

HighlightsNational Natural Monument
Columnar Jointing Cliffs
Rough Waves of the Sea of Japan
Sunset, selected as one of Japan's Top 100
View from a Pleasure Boat

Basic Information

Address: 64-1 Azima, Mikunicho, Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Fukui

Access: Take the Keifuku Bus Tojinbo Line to the "Tojinbo" bus stop. There are also bus services from each station on the Echizen Railway Mikuni-Awara Line. Approximately 15 minutes by car from the Kanazu IC on the Hokuriku Expressway. Show route

Op.Hours: [Tojinbo Sightseeing Cruise] 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (November - March: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM) * May be suspended due to inclement weather. Cruise duration: Approximately 30 minutes [Tojinbo Tower] 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (Winter: 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM)

Cld.Days: Open year-round

Fee: Admission: Free Parking: 500 yen per standard car * August 11th: 1000 yen per standard car * August 12th - August 17th: Prices vary depending on the shop. [Tojinbo Sightseeing Cruise] Adults: 1800 yen, Children: 900 yen [Tojinbo Tower] Adults: 500 yen, Children: 300 yen

INFO: Tojinbo Sightseeing Cruise and Tojinbo Tower are related facilities. Please contact each facility for details. Prior application is required for photography and drone use.

HP: https://kanko-sakai.com/spot/k001/

Overview

Tojinbo is a cliff formed by rocks created by volcanic activity about 12 million years ago, which have been eroded by the rough waves of the Sea of Japan. The columnar jointing of pyroxene andesite is rare worldwide, and it is designated as a National Natural Monument and Place of Scenic Beauty as a geologically valuable location. The name comes from the legend that a Buddhist monk named Tojinbo was thrown off this cliff in the Heian period. The view from the cliff is magnificent, and the beauty of the sunset in particular has been selected as one of the "100 Best Sunsets in Japan." The surrounding area is well-maintained as a tourist attraction, with Tojinbo Tower and the Araiso Promenade. In recent years, it has also gained attention as a spiritual power spot for love, and is promoting new attractions by reversing the tragic love legend.

Tojinbo

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