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Sandstone planed flat by waves, and an islet pierced by a round hole the setting sun drops through.
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Shirahama (白浜町, Shirahama-chō) is a town in Nishimuro District, Wakayama Prefecture, Japan. As of 31 October 2021, the town had an estimated population of 20,704 in 11,024 households and a population density of 100 persons per km2. The total area of the town is 200.98 square kilometres (77.60 sq mi).
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Highlights / collection:Sandstone of Senjojiki, Sandanbeki cliffs, Hole in Engetsu Island Genre:Outdoor art and land art
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