Hiki-iwagun (Toad Rocks)

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"Hiki-iwagun" in Tanabe City is an extremely unique group of strange rocks named because many huge rocks soar and their appearance looks like hundreds of "toads" (hiki) in a line. The dynamic rock formations created by erosion have an overwhelming impact as if you strayed into another world. The surroundings have maintained walking paths, and from the observatory, you can enjoy a grand panorama overlooking the continuous peaks of the Kii Mountain Range and the distant Pacific Ocean. This place, which is also geologically valuable, is recommended for active travelers who want to enjoy a light hike while enjoying nature's mystical formations.

Hiki-iwagun (Toad Rocks)
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Tanabe City Tourism Association

ひき岩群　Short ver.

ひき岩群　Short ver.

Tanabe City Tourism Association

Hiki-iwagun (Toad Rocks)

Address
Inari-cho, Tanabe-shi, Wakayama
Website
https://minabebairin.com/
Operator
Tanabe City Tourism Association

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