The San’in Kaigan Geopark Trail is a 230-kilometer-long course connecting the Sea of Japan coastline along Tottori, Hyogo, and Kyoto prefectures. It is a designated UNESCO Global Geopark.
On the second half of his journey, Canadian actor Kyle Card explores the dynamic landscapes shaped by the separation of the Japanese archipelago from the Asian continent, as well as the culture and way of life that developed in the region.
Yumura Onsen
A historic hot spring town in Shin’onsen, Hyogo Prefecture. At a communal spring in the town’s center, locals still gather to boil vegetables and other ingredients — a testament to how deeply hot springs remain a part of daily life.
Kannabe Lava Flow
A geological formation created when lava from an eruption about 25,000 years ago solidified. Its distinctive landscape — featuring unusual rock formations and waterfalls — is now a popular area for walking and exploration.
Kinosaki Onsen
A renowned hot spring town famous for strolling between its public bathhouses in inn-provided yukata robes. According to legend, it was discovered 1,400 years ago when an injured stork healed its wounds in the spring.
Access
To reach Anami Coast, the starting point of this journey, fly from Tokyo to Tottori Airport (about 1 hour and 10 minutes). From there, it takes approximately 90 minutes by connecting bus and train.
AloJapan.com