The San’in Kaigan Geopark has had diverse geological and geomorphological features developed through the periods from the time when the Japanese Archipelago was a part of the Eurasian continent, the development of the Sea of Japan and to the present. Based on the background brought by these diverse features, there, also, are unique people’s lives, culture and history in the region.
About the efforts of the council
In San'in Kaigan Geopark, by making best use of geoheritage and local resources through activities of conservation, education, tourism and local industry, various activities aiming at establishing sustainable community are conducted in collaboration with local resident, private company and local government.
