Tateiwa (Standing Rock)

ABOUT
THIS
SPOT

Tateiwa rock represents the Tango area in the San’in Kaigan Geopark. It is a huge monolith with a height of 20 meters. This boulder is made up of hardened magma that emerged from a geological stratum, including volcanic dust which accumulated over 15 million years ago. Since rocks which emerged from beneath the earth’s layers are harder than other rocks, it has withstood erosion from the sea better than the surrounding rocks. Tateiwa Rock is loved as a symbol for the local area.

You can also enjoy a (paid) geo-guide from the roadside station and rest stop, Tenki Tenki Tango. *Reservations are required for the guide.

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PHOTO SPOT

You can take beautiful photographs with Tateiwa Rock in the background, or from the wooden Tenki Tenki Bridge nearby.

OTHER
FACTS

Nearby Points of Interest:

 

Restaurants in Tango

 

Kyogamisaki Lighthouse – Sightseeing

Byobuiwa Rock – Sightseeing

Tateiwa Guided Walk – Activity

Takano Shrine – Cultural Sightseeing

Onaru Burial Mounds – Historic Sightseeing

 

Tenki Tenki Tango – Giftshop

 

Tango Onsen Hashiudo-so – Hot Spring

 

Tateiwa & Nochigahama Beach – Beach & Campsite

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DETAILS

Address
Taiza, Tango-cho, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture 627-0201