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The Zaimoku Iwa’s Rock Foundations, upstream on the Shiroishi River are
one of Japan’s nationally recognized natural landmarks. This natural phenomenon
is a formation of vertical quartz-andesite columns. These columns look
like a wall of wooden boards- hence the name Zaimoku, which means lumber
in Japanese. The shape is formed by what are known as pillar-shaped joints
of stones, standing at an astounding 65 meters. Below Zaimoku Iwa is the
Mizu to Ishi To No Katarai Park from where a short stroll will lead you
to an extraordinary view of Shichikashuku Dam’s rockfill wall.
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