Koshikijima Islands
- Kagoshima
- Sightseeing
- Nature
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Beautifully floating in the East China Sea to the west of the Satsuma Peninsula, the "Koshikijima Archipelago" consists of three main islands—Kamikoshiki, Nakakoshiki, and Shimokoshiki—with the entire area designated as a quasi-national park, offering a hidden paradise rich in dynamic, untouched coastal scenery. The ultimate hallmark here is its academically invaluable geological art sculpted by nature, featuring towering vertical cliffs over 200 meters high layering precious strata dating back about 80 million years to periods like the Cretaceous, alongside the globally rare "Nagame no Hama" gravel bar. Connected entirely by beautiful grand bridges in 2020, it is immensely popular among international travelers looking for絶景 driving or cycling. It is an premier sanctuary to experience authentic Japanese fishing village life and Earth's powerful tectonic history.
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Satsumasendai City Tourism and Specialty Products Association
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Satsumasendai City Tourism and Specialty Products Association
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Satsumasendai City Tourism and Specialty Products Association
Special Koshikishima
Kagoshima Federation of Tourism Associations
Koshikijima Islands
- Address
- Satsumasendai City, Kagoshima Prefecture
- Website
- https://satsumasendai.gr.jp/
- Operator
- Satsumasendai City Tourism and Local Products Association
