▲久斗山　650

▲蓮台山　628

桧尾

境

長瀬

原

味取

長須

高津

川会

丸味

和田

長板

入江柤岡

熊波

用野

鹿田

相田神坂

萩山

板仕野

和池

森脇

口大谷

中大谷

大笹

高坂

池ヶ平

大野

八井谷

福岡

黒田

宿 日影

作山

市原

高井耀山

寺河内

大糠

和佐父

小城

山田

▲三川山　887.8

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蘇武岳1074.4

▲妙見山　1139

▲Mt.Hachibuse　1221.1

▲Mt.Torokawa1039.2

石寺

広井神水

水間

神場大谷

久須部

実山

平野

貫田

忠宮

茅野鍛治屋

東垣佐坊

秋岡

新屋

小長辿

▲赤倉山　1332

余部鎧

下浜

七日市

間室森

香住

守柄

三谷

大谷

小原

中野

藤

八原

境

上計

沖浦

浦上

無南垣 訓谷

安木

相谷

九斗

米地

丹生地

西下岡

畑

三川

土生

本見塚

▲庵月山　344.5

船越峠

矢田油良

大野

上岡隼人

▲城ヶ山　562.4

村岡

城山

野間谷

野間峠

大野峠

一日市

若松

▲白菅山　896.4

一二峠

金山峠

▲高丸山　1070.1

▲Mt.Hotoke-no-o　1227

▲青ヶ丸　1239

小城越

西

市午

梶原

加鹿野

下岡

▲神ノ浦山　365.2　

大梶

川会

猪之谷

備

熱田

Imagoura

The Port of Shibayama

Kasumi Fishing Port(East Port)

Kasumi Fishing Port(West Port)

Haruki Tunnel

Irie Tunnel

Tajima Tunnel

Sobu

Tunn

el

Muraoka

Tunnel

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256

256

4

258

4

266

265

561

265

166

550

408

89 135

89

531

269

89

87

259

267

4

178178

178

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482

482

湯舟川

矢田川

矢田川

矢田川

新屋川

矢田川

久須部川

熊波川

丸味川

谷入川

昆陽川

作山川

大谷川

大野川

矢田川

安木川

土生川

佐津川

佐津川上

計川

長谷川

西川

水山谷川山

田川

矢田川

Kami Town

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Tajima Daibutsu(Chorakuji Temple)

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Yahatayama Park

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“Saruodaki Falls”A place of scenic beauty as selected by Hyogo Prefecture / Selected as one of the One Hundred Most Famous Waterfalls of Japan

Uwano Highland Outdoor Education Center

Torokawadaki

Torokawa inari Shrine

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Kusube Valley

Kumanami Valley

Meigyutajirigoukenshouhi Maholoba (Muraoka history museum)

Kurono Shrine

Gotenyama Park

Yamana-Gura (Houunji Temple)

Ojirobussankan (Ojiro Tourist Association)

Tajima beefsteak houseShakunage

Fureai Historical Park

Ojiro Health Park (ground golf course)

The Museum for Wood Culture

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Kebioike Park Cabin Village

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Midori no Tawara Ishi ( rock ) ●

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Yamada Valley

100 Best Rice Terraces of Japan “Wasabu , Nishigaoka”

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Kaiteimen no Ryukon Yadagawa Fishing Center

Kami Town Tourist Information Center (Kami Town Muraoka Tourism Association)

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Joroudaki Falls

Kakitsubata gunraku

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Wachi no Ookatsura

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Kami Town Ojiro Area Office

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Sananotaki Falls ●Kojyo no bunagenseirin(Hyogo Prefectural Heritage listed natural monument)●

Amagataki Falls●

Ancient Times Experience Forest

Ojiro Gondora Station●

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Yoshitaki Falls

Kaname no taki Falls

Yoshitaki Camping Park

100 Best Rice Terraces of Japan “Ueyama”

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Ojiro Valley

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Tsurigane Sea Cave

Amarubesaki lighthouse(Misaki lighthouse)

Amarube Railroad Bridge

Meganedoumon

Taka no Sujima Kyodaiakashima

Renkonkaseki(Hyogo Prefectural Heritage listed natural monument)

The Animal Footprint Fossils of Hirajima

Tour boat platform

Kaerujima (Frog Island)

Senjoujiki Rock Boards

Obikinohana Observatory

Imagoura Campground ・Family Park

Family inn Imagoura　Kokumin Shukusha

Usugaurajima

Kani-ichibankwan

YougyokanKasumi Asaichi Center souvenir shop

Kami Town A Center for Ocean Culture

Kasumi Road (Driveway)

Satsu I.C

Daijyo-ji Temple (Ohkyodera)

KASUMI Tourist Association

Amarube Road (Driveway)

Kasumitsuru Sake Brewery

Mikawa Gongen(The three main Gongen in Japan)

Amarube I.C

Kasumi I.CVia TottoriTokan

Tunn

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Okami Park

Yoroi no Sode(Japanese National Treasure)

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Niiyahattandaki Falls

Onuma Marsh of Hachikita Eastern Skunk Cabbages gunraku

Tajima Highland Botanical Gardens “Oberland Garten”

●Ojiro Shrine

Zenkoku Shakunage Park

Noma no ookatsura

Green Park Hachikita Auto Camp site

Okutajima・Mikata Plains cottage village (Nanbu kenko kougen)

Kirigane Shinrin Park

Amagasaki City Mikata Highland Outdoor Learning Center

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Uwano no ookatsura

100 exquisite and Well-Conserved Waters of the Heisei Period “Katsura no sennensui”

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Ojiro Skijyo

Hachikita Ski & Snowboard Area

Mikata Snow Park

Sky Valley Ski Area

Via Toyo-oka

Via Toyo-oka

Via Yabu

Via Tottori

Shibayama

Kasumi

YoroiAmarube

Satsu

Toyo-oka City

Shin’onsen Town

Ojiron Onsen and Spa

Muraoka Onsen and Spa

Hachikita Onsen and Spa

Kami Town Muraoka Area Office

Kami Town Office

Yadagawa Onsen and Spa

Kasumi Onsen Hot Spring

Amarube Hot Spring

Satsu Onsen Hot Spring

Shibayama Onsen Hot Spring

Ayu no sato・Yadagawa Roadside Station

Amarube Roadside Station

Muraoka Farm Garden Roadside Station

Hachikita Roadside Station

San’in Kaigan National Park

The Sea of Japan Kasumikaigan (Japan National Heritage listed scenic spot)

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In 2003, fossilized traces of large mammals, reptiles and birds were found here. The fossils range from 20 million to 17 million years old. These fossils were discovered in layers of sand and mud at the bottom of a lake which used to connect to the Sea of the Japan. In Hiranojima, you can see fossilized footprints of cranes, elephants, rhinoceros and deer. A signboard is posted to assist visitors in locating and viewing these fossils.

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Kaname no taki Falls and Sandan no taki Falls are two gentle waterfalls. The source of their streams is Mt. Hotoke-no-O (1227 m). The water from these falls flows into the Kusube River and a branch of the Yada River leading to the Sea of Japan. Both waterfalls measure 10 meters high and are composed of volcanic rock known as rhyolite. One can access the waterfalls by car and a short walk up the road next to the restaurant “Takimitei” in the Kusube Ravine. Sandan no taki Falls are on the right side as you approach and Kaname no taki Falls are on the opposite side.

Niiyahattandaki Falls is composed of eroded andesite (ignaceous volcanic rock) which makes up Mt. Hachibuse. The falls are 32 meters high. The upper part of the waterfall consists of andesite, which has many crevices. The lower part is comprised of a combination of many types of rock. Light pink Rhododendrons start to bloom around the waterfall in the last ten days in April.Around the same time, wild magnolia, walnut and chestnut trees begin to bud. The area around the waterfall is filled with edible wild plants. In fall, one can enjoy the autumn tints of maple trees and in winter, the whole waterfall becomes an icey work of art.

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Ojiro Valley is the source of the Yadagawa River, which ranges from Hyounosengoe’s Hyonosen-kozan-naki mountain quasi-national park (960 m) to the lower reaches of the Akioka River. The valley is about 12 km long. A primeval forest containing beautiful horse chestnut and beech trees can be seen along the Yadagawa River, streaming into the valley known as “Tajima Kiso” and coloring the gorge with foliage. The view in autumn is especially astonishing. Ahead of the Ojiro Valley is Uodome Falls. It is said that even fish cannot swim past this waterfall.

Traffic guide

By Car

By JR (Japan Railway)

MAP A-7

Midori no Tawara Ishi was formed out of basalt when the present landform of Japan was formed. The geological formation of Midori no Tawara Ishi is similar to that of the Genbu-do basalt formation located in Toyo-oka City. This wall of rock is about 70 meters wide and 20 meters high. Located on this rock wall is a crack with a diameter of about 50 cm. The rocks form the shapes of quadrangles, pentagons and hexagons. The stone has the appearance of a straw bag that has been split open, hence the name “Midori no Tawara Ishi,” or, “Straw bag rock.”

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Located in Wachi, Muraoka-ku is a large Katsura tree that has g r o w n o v e r a m o u n t a i n stream. It is designated as a natural monument in Hyogo Prefecture.This tree is over a thousand years o ld . I ts t runk is 16 meters around and the tree itself is 38 meters high. Spring water with a temperature of roughly 10 degrees Celsius is continually gushing from underneath the roots of this tree at a rate of about five tons a day.In 2008, this water was selected as one of the 100 Exquisite and Well-Conserved Water Sources of the Heisei period.Because of the extremely high purity and low mineral content of this soft water, it is said to be good for brewing coffee, making maccha and cooking vegetables.Because the water is so delicate to the skin, it is gentle enough to use for a baby’s first bath.

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Mt. Hachibuse is located on the east side of the mountainous region of Chugoku, 1221 meters above sea level. This mountain, formed by years of weathering and erosion, is composed of andesite (an igneous volcanic rock) and tuff (compacted volcanic ash). Onuma Marsh is located in a small valley between Mt. Hachibuse and Mt. Torokawa (1039 m) at 820 meters above sea level. A variety of plants can be found in this area, including about 30,000 Eastern Skunk Cabbages(Zazensou). These plants are notable for their unique appearance when they bloom. From the end of March until the end of April, the flowers grow up through the layer of remaining snow. These plants are designated as a protected plant species in Hyogo Prefecture.

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A stone lantern standing on a scenic hill marks one of the top 100 places to view the sunset in Japan. In the Edo period, Kitamae-Bune trading boat merchants observed the ocean from here to forecast the weather. This park was once an island called Ichikinejima but a sand bar developed due to earth and soil carried by the Yadagawa and Kasumidanigawa rivers and now it is attached to the mainland. The land here is comprised of layers of tuff (compacted volcanic ash) and andesite (an igneous volcanic rock) which gives the cliff on the west side of the park a beautiful appearance of geometric columns, known as columnar jointing.

This temple was founded in the Nara period (710-784) and features all 165 paintings on the fusuma (sliding paper door) painted by Maruyama Ohkyo and his clan, which are designated as important national cultural assets. Because of this, the temple is also known as “Ohkyodera Temple.” The paintings are arranged according to the actual natural surroundings such as Kasumi Bay and the Yadagawa River. The peaceful atmosphere of the reception hall and the scenic nature harmonize with Buddhist philosophy to create a spectacular art space. On the relaxing guided tour, the unique paintings by the Ohkyo clan do not disappoint.

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This historical trestle bridge was built in 1912 for the San’in Honsen rail line. It is 41.5 meters high and 309 meters long. The Amarube Railroad Bridge and the Toukan Tunnel were the most difficult part of the San’in Honsen railroad line to construct. This long iron bridge was built over a valley near Amarube so that the length of the Toukan Tunnel would be as short as possible. Although the Amarube Railroad Bridge has been replaced with a new one made of concrete, three of the original bridge piers still remain standing.

The new concrete railroad bridge has been in use since fall of 2010. It has dramatically decreased the number of bridge closures due to strong winds in winter.

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The east side of the Kasumi coast and the surrounding area is designated as the San’in Kaigan National Park. The Senjoujiki Rock Boards and a white sand beach form a bay, which looks out on Shiroishijima Island and Kuroshima Island. In the Edo period, this was a busy port for the “Kitamae-Bune” (cargo ship) . Now, this is a recreational area used for swimming, camping, sports activities and nature excursions.

Okami Park Daijyo-ji Temple (Ohkyodera) ImagouraAmarube Railroad Bridge

Wachi no OokatsuraKaname no taki Fallsand Sandan no taki Falls

Niiyahattandaki Falls

Ojiro Valley

Midori no Tawara Ishi

(The Great Katsura of Wachi)

(rock)

Onuma Marsh of Hachikita

The Animal Footprint Fossils of Hirajima

This rock shore was formed by large waves eroding tuff (compacted volcanic ash) over time. “Senjou” means 1,000 tatami-mat sized area of land. Visitors here can enjoy fishing and observing flora and fauna.

This cape, which is composed of andesite (an igneous volcanic rock) is one of the top 100 places to view the sunset in Japan. It is located on the northern end of Imagoura. Visitors can enjoy viewing the Kasumi coast and the Sea of Japan.

Senjoujiki Rock Boards

Obikinohana Observatory

The original Amarube Railroad Bridge

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http://www.kasumi-kanko.com/

Kasumi Tourism Association1-1 Nanokaichi Kasumi-ku Kami-cho Mikata-gun Hyogo Postal Code: 669-6546

tel.0796-36-1234 fax.0796-36-3388http://www.kamichou-muraokakanko.org/

Kami-cho Muraoka Tourism Association9-1 Onuka Muraoka-ku Kami-cho Mikata-gun Hyogo Postal Code: 667-1321

tel.0796-94-0123 fax.0796-94-0331http://www.ojirokanko.com/

Ojiro Tourism Association739-1 Kanzui Ojiro-ku Kami-cho Mikata-gun Hyogo Postal Code: 667-1511

tel.0796-97-2250 fax.0796-97-2307

5,000部作成のための総排出量892.3㎏-CO₂この印刷物から発生するCO₂はカーボン・オフセット・ジャパン（www.co-j.jp）を通じてオフセットされています。

From Osaka/Kobe About two and a half hours

From Kyoto About three hours

From Himeji About two hours

下浜

七日市

間室森

香住

境

矢田

油良

若松Kasumi Fishing Port (Ｗest Port)

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矢田川

The animal footprint fossils of Hirajima

Tour Boat platform

Yougyokan

Kasumi Asaichi Center souvenir shop

Kami Tow

n Marine Cultural Center

Kasumi Koban

KASUMI Tourist Association

Amarube Road Kasumi Road

Kasumi Bypass

Kami Town Office

Kasumi Onsen Hot Spring

JR Kasumi Station

Kasumi I.C

178178

Shimonohama

Nanokaichi

Bunkakaikan iriguchi

Ipponｍatsu minami

Ipponｍatsu 一日市

川会

和田

長板

入江

Irie Tunnel

Muraoka Tunnel

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265

Tajima Daibutsu (Chorakuji Temple)

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482

Ojiroguchi

Muraoka-ku Wada

Nagaita

矢田川

湯舟川

Explanation Signboard

KamiTown

About Kasumi About Muraoka About Ojiro

●Fee: Adult ¥800 Elementary School Student ¥500●Hours: 9:00 – 16:00 (Last entry 15:40)●Free Parking

tel.0796-36-0602

Eastern Skunk Cabbages

●Sanyo expressway➡[Sanyo Himeji-higashi IC]➡Bantan highway➡[Wadayama IC]➡Kitakinki-Toyooka tollway➡[Yoka-Hyounosen IC]➡(via Muraoka･Ojiro･Kasumi R9)(via Kasumi R312➡R178)●Chugoku expressway➡[Fukusaki IC]➡Bantan highway➡[Wadayama IC]➡Kitakinki-Toyooka tollway➡[Yoka-Hy-ounosen IC]➡(via Muraoka･Ojiro･Kasumi R9)(via Kasumi R312➡R178)●Chugoku expressway➡[Yokawa IC]➡Maizuru-Wakasa expressway➡[Kasuga IC]➡Kitakinki-Toyooka tollway　➡[Wadayama IC][Yoka-Hyounosen IC] ➡(via Muraoka･Ojiro･Kasumi R9)(via Kasumi R312➡R178)

●Trans-Kyoto expressway➡[Tanba IC]➡(via Muraoka･Ojiro･Kasumi R9)(via Kasumi R312➡R178)

●Bantan highway➡[Wadayama IC] ➡Kitakinki-Toyooka tollway➡[Yoka-Hyounosen IC]➡(via Muraoka･Ojiro･Kasumi R9)(via Kasumi R312➡R178)

●JR Sanin main line[Hamakaze express]➡JR Yoka station➡JR Kasumi station●JR Sanin main line[Kounotori/Kinosaki express]➡JR Yoka Station ➡JR Kinosaki-onsen station➡[Local] ➡JR Kasumi station

San’in KaiganGeopark

KAMITOWNMAP

Present

After the Formation of the Sea of Japan

Formation of the Sea of Japan

Beginning of Separation from the Eurasian continent

Part of the Eurasian continent

Geo’s Spot outside of these classifications

This colored mark denotes the time period in which the Geo’s Spot was created

Explanatory Notes

New

Kisosaki

Toyooka

Takeno

Satsu

Shibayama

Satsu I.C

Kasumi I.C

Kasumi

Ojiro

Muraoka

Hamasaka

Izushi

Hidaka

WadayamaJ.C.T

R312

R178

R9R9

YokaYokahyonosenI.C

Sayo I.C Yamasaki I.C

Bizen I.C

R9

Via Okayam

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R9

R482

Via Okayam

aVia Tottori

Via Tottori

Ikuno RA

Himeji-Higashi I.C

Himeji J.C.T

Fukusaki I.C

Onsen

Amarube