Yagihanan
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Yagihanan, in Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture, is a scenic spot where cliffs over 200 meters high tower, offering a breathtaking view of majestic nature and history.
Highlights
- Majestic scenery of cliffs over 200 meters high
- A lava dome formed by submarine volcanic activity approximately 6 million years ago
- A designated Natural Monument, historically known as a peregrine falcon habitat
- Yagi Shrine at its base, adding a sense of history
- A captivating spot where nature, history, and culture converge
Basic Information
- Address
- Kita-Gohikawa, Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Niigata
- Access
- Take the Echigo Kotsu bus bound for Yagihanan Onsen from JR Higashi-Sanjo Station and get off at the final stop. Direct buses from Tsubame-Sanjo Station are also available. Shuttles from Sanjo city and Tochigi area operate to "Ii-yura-tei" on certain days of the week. Show route
- Op.Hours
- Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
- Cld.Days
- Holiday: Open every day
- Fee
- Admission Fee: Free
- INFO
- Parking is free, but spaces are limited.
Overview
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