Tojinbo in northern Fukui Prefecture is a famous scenic spot for its series of rugged, precipitous cliffs as high as 25 meters, which have been eroded by the rough waves of the Sea of Japan over the years. Located within Echizen-Kaga Quasi-National Park, the columnar joints stretching almost one kilometer are a rare geological phenomenon that offers a breathtaking view. Along with Oshima Island, it is designated as a Natural Monument in Japan.
(福井県北部にある東尋坊は、日本海の荒波に侵食を受けた高さ約25mの起伏の多い断崖で有名な景勝地である。越前加賀国定公園内にあり、約1km続く柱状節理は地質学的にも珍しい現象で、絶景である。雄島と共に、日本の天然記念物に指定されている)