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Each unique rock formation is named based on the image of J\u014ddo (Pure Land\/Paradise).\u3000You can drive to Hotokegaura, but since the round-trip walk from the parking lot is about 40 minutes along a steep trail, taking a boat is recommended for those who are not confident in their physical strength. Sightseeing boats operate from Sai Port from April to October.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A multitude of pale green, strangely shaped rocks line the coast for 2 km. This natural art, carved by the rough winter seas, transforms into a paradise-like shore\u2014befitting the name &#8220;Hotokegaura&#8221; (Buddha&#8217;s Shore)\u2014when viewed during the calm summer sea. The contrast between the highly transparent emerald green sea and the ivory-colored clusters of strange rocks is beautiful, resembling an entrance to paradise. 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