Overview
Volcanic rock eroded into towers and cliffs, each formation named along the route.
About this place
The gorge of Kankakei (寒霞渓, Kanka-kei; literally 'cold mist valley') is a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty on the island of Shōdo-shima, Kagawa Prefecture, Japan. Part of the Setonaikai National Park, the heights rise to 812 m. The area is celebrated for its Japanese maple trees. Volunteers formed a preservation society in 1898 and when, in 1912, expropriation of the area was attempted, a soy sauce magnate stepped in to ensure its preservation. In 1927 Kankakei was selected as one of the 100 Landscapes of Japan.
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Highlights / collection：Volcanic rock 13 million years old, Row of strange rocks Genre：Outdoor art and land art
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