Genbudō

Overview

Genbudo is a cave-and-cliff site on the east bank of the Maruyama River in Akaishi, Toyooka, Hyogo Prefecture. It is designated a national natural monument and lies within the San'in Kaigan National Park. Together with Genbudo, the caves of Seiryudo, Byakkodo, Nan-Suzakudo and Kita-Suzakudo are maintained as Genbudo Park.

Highlights

• ●A landscape of caves and cliffs lining the east bank of the Maruyama River
• ●A geological landscape designated a national natural monument
• ●Genbudo Park, comprising Genbudo, Seiryudo, Byakkodo, Nan-Suzakudo and Kita-Suzakudo
• ●The names of the caves, drawn from the four guardian deities

History

Genbudo is designated a national natural monument and lies within the San'in Kaigan National Park. Its name comes from the Black Tortoise, one of the four guardian deities. In Genbudo Park, the caves of Seiryudo, Byakkodo, Nan-Suzakudo and Kita-Suzakudo are maintained alongside Genbudo.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Reach Genbudo Park on the east bank of the Maruyama River
2. 2View the caves and cliffs of Genbudo
3. 3Explore Seiryudo, Byakkodo, Nan-Suzakudo and Kita-Suzakudo
4. 4Experience the natural environment within the San'in Kaigan National Park

Did you know?

💡 Genbudo has been selected among the Top 100 Geological Sites in Japan.

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