Japan Midokoro / Tochigi Prefecture / Nasu / Sesshō-seki
Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture · Place of Scenic Beauty
Sesshō-seki
- Nearest stationKurodahara Station 13.8 km
- DesignationPlace of Scenic Beauty
The Sessho-seki (殺生石, Sesshōseki), or "Killing Stone", is a stone in the volcanic mountains of Nasu, an area of Tochigi Prefecture, Japan, that is famous for sulphurous hot springs. In Japanese mythology, the stone is said to kill anyone who comes into contact with it.
From the Wikipedia article “Sessho-seki” (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Location
Red: Sesshō-seki. Black: nearby places.
Basic facts
| Location | Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture |
|---|---|
| Nearest station | Kurodahara Station, 13.8 km (straight line) |
| Type | Place of Scenic Beauty |
| More | Wikipedia 39 more photos (Commons) |
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FAQ
- What is the nearest station to Sesshō-seki?
- Kurodahara Station. It is 13.8 km away in a straight line; the walking route is longer.
- Is Sesshō-seki a designated cultural property?
- Yes: Place of Scenic Beauty.
Nearby
Photos (Wikimedia Commons) Seiji Fujishiro Museum: 663highland (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nasu Orgel Museum: Mk346598 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nasu Trick Art Museum: 中野友行 (CC BY-SA 4.0), Nasu History Museum: 麒麟坊 (CC BY-SA 3.0), Nasunogahara Museum: Filler (CC BY-SA 3.0), Nasu Shrine: MAKIKO OMOKAWA (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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