Tojinbo's precipitous cliffs viewed from the sea! Tojinbo Sightseeing Boat

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Photo courtesy of Tojinbo Sightseeing Boat
Tojinbo is a national natural monument and a place of scenic beauty, known for the view of the rough waves of the Sea of Japan crashing against the precipitous cliffs. The dynamic rock cliff stretches for about 1 km. It is rare to find such extensive columnar joints of pyroxene andesite, and there are only three places in the world where such joints exist, making it an extremely valuable place from a geological viewpoint. The columnar rocks, which are said to have been formed when lava cooled and solidified, are extremely hard, and the scenery of Tojinbo is a work of art created over a long period of time by these rocks withstanding the rough waves of the Sea of Japan.

One of Tojinbo's most spectacular sights are the many oddly shaped rocks that are geologically rare. We have previously introduced tips for photographing from the cliffs, but some of the oddly shaped rocks are difficult to see from above. This time, we will introduce a route to enjoy Tojinbo from the sea by taking a sightseeing boat!
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Cruise with a spectacular view! Tojinbo/Oshima Round Trip Course

Tojinbo's sightseeing boats take about 30 minutes for a round trip. There is no specific departure time, and the boat will depart when it reaches its capacity or after a 15 to 20 minute wait, even if only one person is on board. Departing from the sightseeing boat stop, the boat first heads for Ojima Island, which is off the coast of Tojinbo. There, you will see the panoramic view of the slab-shaped joints and "Hachi-no-Habu Iwa," which looks like a large beehive hanging from the boat, and then return to the starting point. On the way back to the starting point, you will see "Husband and Wife Rocks," which are lined up in a row in a friendly manner.
Next, you will see the "Great Pond" towering in front of you. This is the cliff spot synonymous with Tojinbo. The view of the cliff from the boat has a different charm from looking down from above. Next stop is "Lion Rock. This is also a rock that can only be seen from a boat, and it was given this name because it looks like a male lion sitting with his paws out. (It does look like a lion sitting with its paws out, doesn't it?) The last stop is Candle Rock. It is said to look like a lit candle when seen at sunset on the horizon.
In addition to the above-mentioned sights, you can also enjoy the grandeur of nature as you are guided through the distinctive rock formations with explanations. We hope you will enjoy the cruise, where you can admire various views while feeling the pleasant sea breeze! The cruise is closed from the year-end and New Year's holidays through the end of January, and is basically in operation on other days, but please note that the departure and arrival points may be changed or the cruise may be cancelled depending on sea conditions on the day of the cruise, such as stormy weather.
Click here for the Tojinbo Sightseeing Boat official website!
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