Hasakari Rock

Hasakari is local dialect that roughly translates to “stuck” or “to be wedged between.”

The three rocks used to be one large rock with a cave that had been eroded by the waves.

Further erosion caused the upper part of the cave to collapse and become stuck, creating the current natural art formation.

You can easily see Hasakari Rock from the road that runs along the coast.

On days with nice weather you can rent a bicycle from the tourist information center by Takeno Beach or the Kitamaekan Hot Spring & Museum and take a scenic ride along the coast to see the rock.

Kayaking and paddleboarding tours are also available to Hasakari Rock.

Kirihama Beach

Nearby is Kirihama Beach. A good portion of the water is shallow and perfect for children.

Yodo Cave (Monster Cave)

At the end of Kirihama Beach near Hasakari Rock is a small cave. Depending on the tide it can be possible to walk right up to the mouth of the entrance.

Kayaking and paddleboarding tours are available to the cave and Hasakari Rock.

According to legend, there once was an ogre who came to the coast and saw a part of it that he wanted to take back to his birthplace.

So, he took his staff and smashed out a piece of the coastline. The Sea God was not happy when he saw what the ogre had done.

Thus he dragged the ogre out into the sea as punishment.

Nowadays, you can still see the fallen rocks near the cave where the ogre tried to steal a piece of the coast for himself.