見草崎

Mikusa-zaki Point

見草崎/Mikusa-zaki

  • Yoshino-Kumano National Park

Details

These are strata formed by the accumulation of sandstone, mudstone, and conglomerate. These strata have patterns created by ordinary waves and large typhoon waves, so it can be concluded that these strata were formed in shallow seas, where they were easily affected by wave changes. Fossils of whales, crabs, and shells have been found here.

Strata pattern.
Address Tonda Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama-ken 649-2325 Japan
Traffic Access About 10 minutes walk from "Migusa" bus stop on the Meiko bus.
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