Tō-no-Hetsuri

Tō-no-Hetsuri is a 200 metre long natural cliff formation located in Ōkawa Hatori Prefectural Park in Shimogō in Fukushima, Japan.

History

The name Hetsuri comes from the local Aizu word for "cliff overlooking a river".
The area was designated a natural monument in 1943 as a unique example of terrain formed during the Pleistocene epoch. The cliff sides were carved out by the Agano River over hundreds of years.
Today, the area is a popular sightseeing spot in Fukushima Prefecture.

Transportation

Aizu Railway Aizu Line, Tō-no-Hetsuri Station - a 10 minutes walk from the station.
Japan National Route 121