[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 rocks with very interesting shapes called strange rocks around the world. Japan also has many strangely shaped rocks. Among them, a strange rock called ``Godzilla Rock'' has been attracting attention recently.

It is a rock shaped like Godzilla, which is the most popular figure in Japanese monster movies. This "Godzilla Rock" exists in five locations in Japan. These are Shari Town, Hokkaido, Oga Peninsula, Akita Prefecture, Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, Otako Kaigan, Nishiizu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture, and Nachikatsuura Town, Wakayama Prefecture.

This time, we will be introducing Godzilla Rock, located on the Oga Peninsula in Akita Prefecture, which has a reputation for resembling Godzilla.

Sunset is the golden time for Godzilla Rock.

The best time to visit Godzilla Rock on the Oga Peninsula is at sunset. That way, the black silhouette of the rock against the red background looks more like Godzilla.

Godzilla Rock was discovered in 1995. It is located in a rocky area called Shiosezaki. This area is crowded with tourists during the day. Especially at sunset, which is prime time, more people gather. Be sure to watch your step while viewing. Be especially careful when taking photos.

Access to Godzilla Rock

By car, access is via Prefectural Route 59 from the Akita Expressway Showa Oga Peninsula IC. It will arrive in about 45 minutes. As you drive along Prefectural Route 59, there are often signboards showing you the route, so it's easy to find. There is a slope that leads 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 soon see Godzilla Rock on your right.

By train or bus, take the Akita Chuo Kotsu bus bound for Monzen from JR Oga Station and get off at Fukakejima. It takes about 30 minutes by bus and about 5 minutes on foot from the bus stop.

It is recommended to view Godzilla Rock from the south side.

The height of Godzilla Rock is about 15m. Even if you look at it from the front, it doesn't look like Godzilla at all. When viewed from the side, it looks like Godzilla is roaring. It is especially best viewed from the south side rather than the north side, as the mouth appears to be open.

In addition to Godzilla Rock, there are many strange rocks in the surrounding area.

There are many strangely shaped rocks in the Shiosezaki area, including Godzilla Rock. That's because the stuff around here is lapilli tuff. These rocks are formed by solidifying lava that flowed out during an eruption. That's why it's so huge and oddly shaped. You can experience the power of nature firsthand.

Summary of Godzilla Rock in Oga Peninsula

Godzilla has been loved by people for over 60 years since its first release in 1954. In particular, with the hit release of Shin Godzilla in 2016, the total number of viewers exceeded 100 million, and it has become something that no one in Japan knows about.

Now they have many fans not only in Japan but also overseas.

Godzilla Rock is a place where you can experience the natural beauty of Godzilla, which is of interest to many people. Among the five Godzilla Rocks in Japan, the Godzilla Rock on the Oga Peninsula is particularly beautiful and has a reputation for being majestic. Be sure to aim to visit at dusk.

Godzilla Rock <Information>

• Name: Godzilla Rock
• Address: 〒010-0535 Funagawa Port, Oga City, Motoyama Monzen Tarumi

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