Dogashima

In today's world, Dogashima has become a relevant issue that is becoming more and more important in society. Since its emergence, it has generated extensive debate and controversy, arousing the interest and curiosity of many people. Whether due to its impact on daily life, its historical relevance or its influence on popular culture, Dogashima has managed to capture the attention of different sectors of society. In this article, we will thoroughly explore the various facets of Dogashima, analyzing its meaning, its evolution over time, and its impact today. In addition, we will examine the different perspectives that exist around Dogashima, offering a broad and objective vision of this exciting topic.

View of Jajima Island (left) with the Sanshiro Islands in the background.

Dogashima (堂ヶ島, Dōgashima) is a scenic coastal area in Nishiizu, Japan. It is also known as "Izu's Matsushima" due to the beauty of its scenery which features pumice cliffs, volcanic rock formations, sea caves, and uninhabited islands.[1]

Geology and topography

The pumice cliffs around Dogashima were deposited by subaqueous volcaniclastic currents which came from the explosive eruption of an underwater lava dome.[2]

Tensodo Cave

Main article: Tensodo Cave
Tensodo Sea Cave Skylight

Tensodo Cave (天窓洞, tensōdō) is named after the skylight (tensō) that was created when the ceiling of the sea cave collapsed.[3] There is a promenade around the skylight, allowing visitors to view the hole from above. Boat cruises regularly travel through the cave as well. It was designated as a Natural Monument (天然記念物, tennen kinenbutsu) in 1935.[3]

Tombolo

Main article: Tombolo (Dogashima)
Tombolo seen from Dogashima Park

A narrow, rocky strip of land (a tombolo) connects Hamase Beach with the Sanshiro Islands at low tide.[4]

References

  1. ^ "堂ヶ島天窓洞 | 子連れ情報 | 伊豆・下田の子ども連れおでかけ情報 | 伊豆下田温泉下田大和館 【公式HP】 | オーシャンビューのホテルと旅館をお探しの方". 堂ヶ島天窓洞 | 子連れ情報 | 伊豆・下田の子ども連れおでかけ情報 | 伊豆下田温泉下田大和館 【公式HP】 | オーシャンビューのホテルと旅館をお探しの方 (in Japanese). Retrieved 4 August 2024.
  2. ^ Jutzeler, Martin; McPhie, Jocelyn; Allen, Sharon R.; Proussevitch, A. A. (15 August 2015). "Grain-size distribution of volcaniclastic rocks 2: Characterizing grain size and hydraulic sorting". Journal of Volcanology and Geothermal Research. 301: 191–203. Bibcode:2015JVGR..301..191J. doi:10.1016/j.jvolgeores.2015.05.019. ISSN 0377-0273. Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  3. ^ a b "DOGASHIMAMARIN | 西伊豆・堂ヶ島「洞くつめぐり遊覧船」－伊豆遊覧船、堂ヶ島マリン". Retrieved 5 August 2024.
  4. ^ "Nishiizu Walking Map". www.nishiizu-kankou.com. Retrieved 4 August 2024.
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