Napoleon Rock

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Towering offshore from the rugged, sheer coastal cliffs of Shimokoshiki Island within the Koshikijima Archipelago, the "Napoleon Rock" is a miraculous, giant odd rock formation rising about 127 meters high out of the raw waves of the East China Sea. Just as its name suggests, its silhouette seen from the side looks astonishingly identical to the facial profile of the French Emperor "Napoleon," standing as a humorous and overwhelming masterpiece of natural artistry that continuously astounds adventurers worldwide. The contrast between the sheer cliffs layering precious Cretaceous strata and the deep blue ocean is exceptionally photogenic, and the view looking up from a sightseeing boat is pure power. This famous sight allows visitors to directly feel Earth's powerful tectonic history and geological energy.

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甑島 ナポレオン岩

甑島 ナポレオン岩

Kagoshima Federation of Tourism Associations

Napoleon Rock

Address
Shimokoshikicho Sesenoura, Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture
Website
https://satsumasendai.gr.jp/
Operator
Satsumasendai City Tourism and Local Products Association

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