In the first part of the Chokaisan and Tokishima Geopark, we introduced geosites on the Sea of Japan, such as "Kujukushima (Zogata)" and "Misaki Coast", but in the second part, we introduce geosites inland areas, the global environment, and...
Nikaho City (Akita Prefecture) is located at the foot of Mt. Chokai, and along with the Yurihonjo area of Akita Prefecture, Sakata area of Yamagata Prefecture, Yuza area, and Tobishima area, we are offering a range of "Chokai-san and Tobishima Geopa..."
Yurihonjo City is a local government that accounts for about 70% of the Yuri region, spreading out across the edge of Mt. Chokai (2,236m), which divides the Dewa region into north and south. The area is 1,200 square kilometers, and approximately 10...
Mt. Chokai is a rare mountain with two peaks (East Chokaisan Shinzan and Nishichokaisan Nabemori) that continue from 0m above the Sea of Japan to the summit at 2,236m. The beauty of that appearance...
Tobishima is the only remote island in Yamagata Prefecture, floating in the Sea of Japan off Sakata City. The area is approximately 2.75 square km and the surrounding area is about 10 km. The population is 169 (December 2022), and fishing is the main industry...
