Hii no Sekimon Stone Gates

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A mystical natural formation carved by the waves over an eternity

Hii no Sekimon Stone Gates are giant boulders standing along and on the ocean with mysterious, gaping holes running right though them. These holes were eroded away by the rough waves of the Pacific Ocean over eons.
The two gates comprise of Oki no Sekimon just off shore and Kishi no Sekimon along the shoreline—both illustrations of nature's astounding artistry. The name "Hii" describes the rising sun, and just as that name suggests, their magical silhouettes against the morning sun are simply breathtaking.

SPOT OVERVIEW

Location	〒441-3623 Area around Cape Irago and the town of Hii in Tahara City
Fee	Free of charge Note: • Prices are subject to change. Check the official site, etc. for the most up-to-date information.
Parking	Available
Restrooms	Available
Phone number	0531-23-3516 (Atsumihantou Visitors Bureau)

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ACCESS

Access by public transport

Ride from JR Nagoya Station or Meitetsu Nagoya Station to Toyohashi Station. Take the Toyotetsu Atsumi Line and get off at Mikawatahara Station. Transfer to the Toyotetsu Bus's Irago Main Line and get off at Koijigahama Bus Stop. Approx. 5-min. walk.
Access by car

Approx. 1 hr. and 30 min. southwest from Toyokawa Interchange on the Tomei Expressway via routes 151, 247, 23, 2, and 259.