【Miyakejima】Izu Cape Lighthouse

Built in 1909, this is the oldest lighthouse in the Izu Islands 💡 A recommended spot on Miyakejima for enjoying sunsets, stargazing, and birdwatching ✨ This area features geological layers that date back nearly 10,000 years 🌋 【Photo 2】shows these layers ✨ By studying these layers, researchers have uncovered the eruption history of Miyakejima over the past 10,000 years, making this a highly valuable site 😌💭 The layers formed by an eruption approximately 2,500 years ago contain fossils of plants from that time 😳💡✨ 【Photo 3】shows a picture of these fossils 📸 At your feet, you'll find numerous volcanic bombs from over 2,500 years ago, offering a tangible sense of the power and grandeur of volcanic eruptions 🌋 From the cape, you can see Niijima, Shikinejima, and Kozushima, and on clear days, even Mount Fuji in the distance 👀✨ In winter, this spot is also great for whale watching 🐳 【Photo 4】features a rock in the center that is famously known as "the rock that will never fall" 🪨 No matter what you do—kick it, push it—it won't budge, and it's quietly famous for this 🪨😳💭 At night, the sky is filled with countless stars, offering an unforgettable experience 🌌✨ Next to the lighthouse, there's a white bench where you can sit and gaze at the stars—it's simply the best ✨ Be sure to visit and experience it for yourself 🎶