Nanki Kumano Geopark Center
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Nanki Kumano Geopark Center
南紀熊野ジオパークセンター
Overview
Nanki Kumano Geopark Center is a state-of-the-art facility providing an in-depth look at Kumano Geopark’s geological formations, including features like the Phoenix Fold,.
State-of-the-art facility providing an in-depth look at Kumano Geopark’s geological formations, including features like the Phoenix Fold, the Senjojiki Rock Terrace, the Hashigui Iwa Rocks, Dorokyo Gorge, and Ichimai Iwa Monolith. Interactive displays, suitable for both adults and children, explain how the features of the Geopark were formed, and how these formations impact the people and the local culture of Nanki Kumano. The Geopark Center utilizes projection mapping, 3D models, touchscreen games, and videos to show how tectonic plate movements have shaped the area over millions of years. Exhibitions tie together disparate geological formations and create a coherent narrative, demonstrating the immense power of the earth.
Practical info
- Japanese name
- 南紀熊野ジオパークセンター
- Nearest station
- Kumano-Nachi-Taisha Bus Stop (40 min drive)
- Payment
- Cards accepted
- Reservations
- not required
Accessibility
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