Valuable and Beautiful Geological Heritages
In the San'in Kaigan Geopark, valuable and beautiful geology and topography such as diverse rocks and geological strata, diverse coastal topography, waterfalls and valleys are waiting for you to explore.
The following six points are geological and topographical features characterizing the San’in Kaigan Geopark.
Geological and Topographic Features
（1）Diverse rocks and geological strata related to the formation of the Sea of Japan
（2）Diverse coastal topography along the coast of the Sea of Japan
（3）Volcanic activity that continued even after the formation of the Sea of Japan
（4）Location of the basalt outcrop from where the period of geomagnetic reversal in the Quaternary era was discovered (Genbudo Cave)
（5）Abundant hot spring resources associated with igneous activity
（6）Active faults and coastal terraces, reflecting Quaternary crustal movement, found along the coast of the Sea of Japan
[Sand Dunes, Sandbar, Lagoon]
Tottori Sand Dunes, Idegahama Beach, Shotenkyo Sandbar, Kotohikihama Beach and others.
[Sea Cliff, Wave Cut Terrace]
Kasumikaigan Coast, Tajimamihonoura Coast, Uradomekaigan Coast and etc.
[Sea Cave, Cave Gate]
Yodo Cave Gate, Asahi Cave Gate, Shimoara Cave Gate, Nihon Cave Gate and etc.
[Coastal Terrace]
Sodeshi , Fudeshi, Tangomatushima, Kyogamisaki and etc.
[Volcano, Mountaneous Area, Highland]
Kannabe Volcanos, Mt.Hachibuse, Mt.Oginosen and etc.
[Geological formation]
Nekozaki Peninsula, Matsugasaki-hyakusougai Cliff and etc.
[Rice Terraces]
Wasabu Rice Terrace, Nukita Rice Terrace, Tando Rice Terrace and etc.
[Fault]
Gomura Fault, Shikano Fault and etc.
[Waterfall, Ravine]
Saruodaki Waterfalls, Kiridaki Waterfalls, Amedaki Waterfalls and etc.
