Chibu Red Cliff, Cliff in Chibu, Shimane Prefecture, Japan

Chibu Red Cliff is a striking coastal formation on the western shore of Chiburijima, characterized by steep red rock faces that rise hundreds of meters above the Sea of Japan. The cliffs were created by volcanic processes followed by erosion that carved out the dramatic vertical formations visible today.

The Oki Islands, where this cliff is located, became a place of exile for imperial figures during Japan's Kamakura period. This historical role connected the remote islands to major events in the nation's political development.

The cliff appears in the 1688 gazetteer Zōho Inshūki, which records the name Konoochi-no-dake, given after a child on horseback fell from the precipice. In 2009, from 20 to 26 February, NHK filmed parts of the television drama Dandan in Chibu, with villagers as extras, and the cliff served as a shooting location.

The cliffs can be reached through hiking paths or boat tours that offer different views of the red rock faces. Regular ferry services connect the island to Saigo Port and the mainland, making access straightforward for most visitors.

The cliff's grey vertical bands are trachyte dykes formed by eruptions about five million years ago, while the surrounding basalt turned red as its iron oxidised. In 2009 the cliff served as a filming location for the NHK morning drama Dandan, and islanders took part as extras.