Hotokegaura

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Hotokegaura is famous for its rare landscape created by rough waves. Large rocks in distinctive shapes are strung out over 2 kilometers along the shore. Since the rugged scene is out of this world, it has reminded Japanese people of Jo-do, the world Buddhas. It has a 90-meter-high cliff, so it is difficult to approach from land but it is worth visiting Hotokegaura where you can get divine power. You are sure to be attracted to the breathtaking view.

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Large rocks in different shapes will overwhelm you

These rocks was originally green tuff. The shapes changed gradually over time by erosion due to the countless number of waves making them into the unique shapes you see today. The strange-shaped large rocks are overwhelming.

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Panoramic view of Hotokegaura from a sightseeing boat

The magnificent view of Hotokegaura from the sightseeing boat takes your breath away. The rocks look completely different from off shore. Since the surrounding sea are designated as a sea park, the glass boat where you can see into the sea from the glass floor operate in summer.

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Gokurakuhama, a place that reminds people of heaven

We recommend you to go to Gokurakuhama, a place that reminds people of heaven. It is said that people who die go to heaven through Hotokegaura, so many statues of Jizo, one of the Buddhas, are found in a number of places along the shore. This place has been preserved as sacred, that may be why we are moved by the landscape.

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Hotokegaura observation deck

In the observation deck located along route 338, there is a parking lot and restroom. From the wooden observation deck 190-meters above sea level, you can look over the spectacular view of Hotokegaura as a whole.