[Oga City, Akita Prefecture] Godzilla Rock, which is attracting attention now, is also available in Akita! It is the most photogenic at dusk!

There are countless strangely shaped rocks known as oddly shaped rocks all over the world. Japan is also home to many of these strangely shaped rocks. One of these rocks that has been gaining attention recently is the one known as "Godzilla Rock."

It is a rock shaped like Godzilla, the most popular character from the Japanese monster movie. There are five "Godzilla Rocks" in Japan: Shari Town, Hokkaido; Oga Peninsula, Akita Prefecture; Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture; Otako Beach, Nishiizu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture; and Nachikatsuura Town, Wakayama Prefecture

This time, we will introduce Godzilla Rock, located on the Oga Peninsula in Akita Prefecture, which is said to resemble Godzilla

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Sunset is the golden time for Godzilla Rock

The best time to visit Godzilla Rock on the Oga Peninsula is at sunset, when the silhouette of the jet black rock against the crimson background looks even more Godzilla-like

Godzilla Rock was discovered in 1995. It is located in a rocky area called Shiosezaki. This area is crowded with tourists from the daytime. The golden hour of sunset is especially popular. Please be careful of your footing when viewing the rock, especially when taking photos

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Access to Godzilla Rock

If you are driving, you can access the area via Prefectural Route 59 from the Showa-Oga Peninsula IC on the Akita Expressway. It takes about 45 minutes to get there. As you drive along Prefectural Route 59, there are signs popping up all the time, making it easy to find your way. There is a slope leading down to the rocky area from Route 59. You can park your car a little further ahead. As you go down the slope, you will see Godzilla Rock on your right

If you are traveling by train or bus, take the Akita Chuo Kotsu bus bound for Monzen from JR Oga Station and get off at Fukakejima. It's a 30-minute bus ride and a 5-minute walk from the bus stop

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It is recommended to view Godzilla Rock from the south side

Godzilla Rock is about 15 meters tall. When viewed from the front, it doesn't look like Godzilla at all. When viewed from the side, it looks like Godzilla is roaring. It is best viewed from the south side rather than the north side, as its mouth appears open

In addition to Godzilla Rock, there are many other strange rock formations in the area

There are many strangely shaped rocks in the Cape Shiosezaki area, including Godzilla Rock. This is because the rocks in this area are made of volcanic lapilli tuff. These rocks were formed when lava flowed from an eruption solidified. This is why they are so huge and have such strange shapes. You can experience the power of nature firsthand

Summary of Godzilla Rock on the Oga Peninsula

Godzilla has been loved by people for over 60 years since its first release in 1954. In particular, the success of Shin Godzilla, released in 2016, has attracted a cumulative total of over 100 million viewers, making Godzilla a character that is now known to everyone in Japan

Now, he has gained many fans not only in Japan but also overseas

Godzilla Rock is a place where you can experience the beauty of nature and the interest of so many people. Of the five Godzilla Rocks across the country, the Godzilla Rock on the Oga Peninsula is particularly beautiful and has earned a reputation for being majestic. Be sure to visit at dusk

Godzilla Rock <Information>

• Name: Godzilla Rock
• Address: Tarumi, in front of the main temple gate, Funakawa Port, Oga City, 010-0535

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