At Itoigawa Geopark, we want to make getting from the station to your next destination, whether its your hotel, the Fossa Magna Museum, or one of our 24 geosites as quick and as pleasant as we can.

wa Geopark Geoparks are regions with exceptional natural and geological heritage where visitors can learn about the land around us, how it formed and how it has shaped and continues to shape our l. …

Mar 28, 2025 · Itoigawa boasts beautiful views of the Northern Alps and the Sea of Japan. It is easily accessible from Tokyo via the Hokuriku Shinkansen in approximately two hours. There are multiple …

To help visitors better explore and understand the Itoigawa Global Geopark, we have selected 24 regions within the Geopark which we believe have particularly outstanding features.

There are a total of 24 “geosites” in Itoigawa City, where you can see and feel the topography, culture and history of the region. By visiting all of these sites you can learn about the formation of the islands …

Mar 21, 2024 · From exploring hidden gorges to savoring fresh seafood, this guide will take you on a journey through the wonders of Itoigawa. Itoigawa's geological significance is immediately apparent …

【Itoigawa Global Geopark Official Website】Itoigawa is a worldwide valuable area where you can see wonderful landscapes and precious geological features that show how the Japanese islands were …

Itoigawa sits at the northernmost mainland point of the Itoigawa-Shizuoka Tectonic Line or "Fossa Magna," a tectonic fault line that separates the eastern and western parts of Japan. It was the first …

Captivated by the natural environment and culture of Itoigawa City in Niigata Prefecture, American Theodore Brown has been working as a city oficial promoting the Geopark and the city’s other …

Itoigawa is located in the part of Japan known as Yukiguni, or ‘snow country’. While the winter temperatures here never drop much below freezing (lows average at about 0-1°C), winds blowing …