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Oni no Shitaburui
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Oni no Shitaburui

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Oni no Shitaburui

鬼の舌震

4.2Est. 90Okuizumo, Chugoku

Overview

Okuizumo gorge carved by lovesick shark swimming upriver from the sea, according to dramatic local legend.

According to the legend, the massive rocks, some as big as houses, that clog the valley floor, were put here by a local princess in the hope of blocking a lovesick shark who swam up the river from the coast everyday to woo her, but apparently it didn't deter him.

Practical info

Japanese name
鬼の舌震
Nearest station
Izumo-Minakata Station (10 min drive)
Payment
Cards accepted
Reservations
not required

Accessibility

Wheelchair parking
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