OKI ISLANDS UNESCO
GLOBAL GEOPARK
Geohistory - Rocks from Volcanic Islands Period
Geosites / Chibu Village
Along the road, where a line of jizō guardian deity statues sits, you will find natural water springs. The people of the island have utilized this water since long ago, and the springs have been designated as one of the Top 100 Exquisite and Well-Conserved Waters of Shimane Prefecture.
Basalt
Basalt is the most prominent type o…
Mantle Xenoliths, Kuroshima Island
The small island you can see offsho…
Yui Pond
This perfectly circular pond is aro…
Obsidian and Volcanic Vent, Kishihama-tōge Pass
At Kishihama-tōge Pass, the path th…
