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A group of cliffy rocks facing the Sea of Japan. Aside from its unique shape of rocks, the Sea of Japan's horizon is also a must-see point when visiting.
Tōjinbō (東尋坊) is a series of cliffs on the Sea of Japan in Japan made from columnar joints of pyroxene andesite. It is located in the Antō part of Mikuni-chō in Sakai, Fukui Prefecture. The cliffs average 30 metres (98 ft) in height and stretch for 1 km (3,281 ft). The site has been protected from 1935 as a nationally designated Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument, It has been developed as a tourist destination, with walking trails, sightseeing boats, an observation tower, and a shopping arcade. The area is part of the Echizen-Kaga Kaigan Quasi-National Park.
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東尋坊タワー
丸岡城
The oldest castle keep (or donjon) in Japan. Built in 1576. It's a great place for the hanami festival (or cherry blossom viewing). It is called the Mist Castle because of to the legend that whenever an enemy approaches the castle, a thick mist appears and hides it. See also Japanese castles.