OKI ISLANDS UNESCO
GLOBAL GEOPARK
Geohistory - Rocks from Volcanic Islands Period
Geosites / Nishinoshima Town
This rock was formed by magmatic activity underground around 7 million years ago, right before volcanic activity began in the Dōzen Islands. Around it you can also see rocks that were scorched by the magma's heat.
Rōsoku-jima (Candle Island) and Umanose-iwa (Horseback Rock)
From here you can see the famous Rō…
Feeder Dike, Shiro Coast
Here you can see the path through w…
Dōzen Caldera Seen From Onimai Lookout
This lookout point is located on th…
Matengai Cliff, Kuniga Coast
This 257 m high cliff is the one of…
