Chibu Red Cliff, Red volcanic cliffs in Chiburijima, Japan
The western coast of Chiburijima features vertical red cliffs that extend 325 meters above the Sea of Japan, created through volcanic activity and erosion patterns.
The Oki Islands, where Chiburijima is located, served as an exile location for Emperor Go-Toba and Emperor Go-Daigo during the Kamakura period in Japan.
The name Chiburijima originates from ancient smoke signal communications between islanders and mainland inhabitants across the Sea of Japan.
Visitors can access the cliffs through hiking trails or boat tours, with regular ferry services connecting the island to Saigo Port and mainland Japan.
The island maintains a population of over 2000 tanuki, Japanese raccoon dogs, which outnumber the human residents by more than three to one.
Location: Chibu
GPS coordinates: 36.02120,133.00225
Latest update: October 15, 2025 21:42
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