Basalt Basset of Midori

Basalt Basset of Midori

【Description】
The exposed Midori basalt here that dates back about 220,000 years rises up along a sheer cliff for 20 meters along a 70-meter stretch. The pillars of precipitous columnar joints have a diameter of around 50 cm. The fascinating cross-sections of these columns can have a square, pentagon or hexagon shape.

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Postal Code
667-1363
Address
Midori, Muraoka Ward, Kami Town, Mikata County, Hyogo Prefecture
Tel
Kami Town Muraoka Tourism Association 0796-94-0123
Website
http://www.kamichou-muraokakanko.org/spot/nature/rock/tawaraishi-in-midori

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