Designated as National Natural Treasure on January 22, 1934<\/p>\n
Nearly two and half millennia ago, Mt. Ch\u014dkai collapsed. An avalanche of rocks torpedoed into the sea and molded a number of islets. The formation of sandpits around the islands created a stunning inlet landscape, with pine trees lining the shores and the shape of Mt. Ch\u014dkai reflecting on the water. Kisakata’s reputation as a beautiful bay area used to only rival Matsushima (on the eastern shore of the island of Honshu).
\nA massive earthquake in 1804, however, completely changed Kisakata’s outlook. The seabed of the bay rose above sea level and as a result, rice fields now dominate the landscape.
\nIn consideration of Kisakata\u2019s high academic value as a precious place that witnessed volcanic activities and seismic land transformation, the Government of Japan designated it as a national natural treasure on January 22, 1934.<\/p>\n
Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) and City of Nikaho.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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