Saruiwa (Monkey Rock)

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Suddenly appearing at the absolute tip of a cape along the western coast of Iki, "Saruiwa" (Monkey Rock) is the pinnacle of natural sculptural beauty. This massive basalt oddity rising about 45 meters high was meticulously carved out by powerful waves and winds over an unimaginable span of time, earning its unique name because its shape looks exactly like the profile of a giant "monkey" gazing far into the ocean. In mythology, it is revered as a powerful elemental power spot, considered one of the "eight pillars" constructed so that the island would not float away. Bathing your entire body in its mighty energy, the magnificent grand blue of the East China Sea expanding before you, and refreshing sea breezes completely eliminates daily stress, offering a supreme moment to deeply immerse yourself in planetary mystery.