Tatsukushi Coast

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The "Tatsukushi Coast" in Tosashimizu City is a premier geological odd-rock scenic destination in Japan, where tectonic wonder sculptures stretch across about 1 kilometer, carefully carved out by grand Pacific Ocean rough waves and tidal winds over immense timelines. Coastal rock layers of sandstone and mudstone have been uniquely eroded to create shapes looking exactly like giant bamboo joints, bamboo forests, or dragon scales, with its non-daily landscape gathering worldwide admiration as a "Natural Geological Museum" for adventurers and travelers. Walking paths are well-maintained, allowing for strolls with a feeling of exploring a mystical rock maze, alongside glass-bottom boats operating to observe beautiful coral reefs below. It is a place to experience the earth's powerful life force and great nature's artistic handiwork with your whole body.

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【新足摺海洋館SATOUMI】竜串散歩

Kochi Prefectural Ashizuri Aquarium SATOUMI

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Hata Regional Tourism Association

竜串・見残し奇岩パークツアー（竜串観光汽船）

Hata Regional Tourism Association

Tatsukushi Coast

Address: 21 Tatsukushi, Tosashimizu City, Kochi Prefecture
Website: https://www.shimizu-kankou.com/
Operator: Tosashimizu City Tourism Association

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