Kameishi Tortoise Stone

亀石

Kameishi Tortoise Stone

亀石

Kameishi is a mysterious megalith, carved to resemble a turtle. While it currently faces South, legend says it originally faced East, and if it ever turns to the West, the whole of Japan will turn to mud.

Last update: 2016-11-02

Historic Site Nature Free

Venue Details & Access Info

Address	108 Kawahara, Asuka, Takaichi 高市郡明日香村川原108
Access	From Kintetsu Kashihara Jingumae Station: - Take the bus bound for Okadera-mae, alight at the Noguchi stop and 5 minutes on foot from the stop.

Address

108 Kawahara, Asuka, Takaichi

高市郡明日香村川原108

Access

From Kintetsu Kashihara Jingumae Station:
- Take the bus bound for Okadera-mae, alight at the Noguchi stop and 5 minutes on foot from the stop.

Name/address in local language

亀石 Kameishi Tortoise Stone
address 高市郡明日香村川原108 108 Kawahara, Asuka, Takaichi

Opening Time & Admissions

Closed on	Open all year round

area guide

Asuka

stroll and cycle through fertile fields and ancient monuments