Donzurubō, Natural monument in Kashiba, Japan
The white tuff rock formations at an elevation of 150 meters resulted from volcanic deposits that underwent uplift and erosion over 15 million years.
During World War II, the Japanese military constructed underground bunkers within the rock formations to establish a command center for air operations.
The name Donzurubō derives from the appearance of white rocks resembling a group of cranes gathering on the mountainside.
The site includes a free parking area for five vehicles, public restrooms, and marked hiking trails accessible through stairs from the entrance.
The former military bunkers now serve as a seismic observation facility operated by the Kyoto University Disaster Prevention Research Institute.
Location: Kashiba
Part of: Nara 100 Mountains
GPS coordinates: 34.54366,135.66260
Latest update: May 27, 2025 11:45
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