OKI ISLANDS UNESCO
GLOBAL GEOPARK
Geohistory - Rocks from Volcanic Islands Period
Geosites / Chibu Village
With no trees around, Mt. Akahage offers a 360° panoramic view of its surroundings. From here, you can enjoy a sweeping view of the Dōzen Caldera: Mt. Takuhi in the center (the caldera's central cone) and Nishinoshima and Nakanoshima Islands (part of the caldera's outer rim).
Rhyolite
Rhyolite is one of the representati…
Obsidian and Volcanic Vent, Kishihama-tōge Pass
At Kishihama-tōge Pass, the path th…
Columnar Joints and Samizu-no-taki Cliff, Ganya
In this area you can see hexagonal …
Mantle Xenoliths, Kuroshima Island
The small island you can see offsho…
