By MOOK Scenic Spots / Kumiko (translated)
The Totoro-like rock formation stands 120 meters tall. (Photo / Nagasaki Prefecture Tourism, the same below)
This rocky mountain is located in Kamigoto Town, Nagasaki Prefecture, within Yakegame Park, which features an observation deck offering views of the ocean and Totoro Rock.
Meanwhile, neighboring Kami-Goto Town boasts candidate World Heritage Sites such as the Oura Church (Oura Cathedral, designated as an Important Cultural Property of Japan in 2001), also worth visiting. Other sites like Suirei Church, Tsunokuma Church, and the Christian Cave reflect Nagasaki’s historical blend of Western influence and religious heritage.
The Oura Church (Oura Cathedral) is a candidate World Heritage Site.
The Totoro Rock under the sunset.
Totoro Rock faces the entrance of Namo Bay. The cone-shaped rock formation amazes visitors, and the association with Totoro adds an extra layer of charm to the landscape.