Gyodo Cape & Kuroji Coast
行当岬・黒耳海岸
A geological highlight on Muroto's west coast. The sea-side Fudo Rock and rocks at Kuroji expose deep rocks such as serpentinite and gabbro.
Gyodo Cape lies about 10 km northwest of Muroto Cape. It is the site of the legend in which Kukai forbade women from entering the area, and the headland has the Fudoiwa rock formation and the Okunoin of Temple 26, Kongochō-ji. Gabbro, which rose from deep within the Earth's crust, is exposed on the coast and contrasts sharply with the surrounding sandstone and mudstone. To the north, the Kuroji Coast is one of the geopark's key sites, where marine terraces and wave-cut platforms can be seen. At low tide you can walk out onto the reef. The area is open at all times, with a car park beside National Route 55, and from here you can see a panoramic view of Muroto Cape. The rocks are slippery, so keep an eye on wave conditions.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kongocho-ji (Temple 26)
- Shinsho-ji (Temple 25)
- Kiragawa Old Town
- Muroto Dolphin Center
- Muroto Skyline
- Muroto UNESCO Global Geopark Center
- Hotsumisaki-ji & Cape Muroto Lighthouse
- Silest Muroto Deep Sea Water Spa