Akaishi, Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
Genbudo Park, near Kinosaki Onsen in Hyogo Prefecture, is home to the Genbudo and Seiryudo caves, designated national natural monuments. These caves feature stunning hexagonal basalt columns formed from volcanic activity 1.6 million years ago. Explore the unique geological formations of Genbudo (the namesake of "basalt") and other caves within the park. The park is part of the San'in Kaigan Geopark (UNESCO Global Geopark). Accessible by car from Toyooka Station (15 minutes) or Kinosaki Onsen Station (10 minutes). Open to visitors for a small entrance fee.