Ganmon
Also written: 巌門 · 甘门
A colossal sea cave carved by the rough waves of the Japan Sea; the dramatic cliffs seen from a sightseeing boat are breathtaking.
An Illustrated Japan / Ishikawa / Famous Views
About this place
Ganmon Gate within Notokongo coast in Shika Town, Hakui District, Ishikawa represents the main symbol of Notokongo scenic stretch 29 km from Fukurako Port to Sekino-hana cape inside Noto Hanto Quasi-National Park, famous since literary epic Zero no Shoten by Seicho Matsumoto using it as climax. The name Notokongo derives from Korean Mt. Kumgang counterpart, meaning scenery comparable to on of Korea's best. Ganmon's natural rock gate 6 meters wide, 15 meters high, 60 meters deep with old pine trees atop, carved by long-term wave erosion of soft limestone. Local legend says Minamoto no Yoshitsune's party fleeing to Oshu hid temporarily inside during 12th century. The gate is 31 meters above sea floor? Actually sm etc. Sightseeing boats tour Shakuhama and Takai caves from 3 craft operations, for close-up perspective where ceiling drips. Nearby Hatago-iwa wedded rocks also attraction. Parking fee charged. Steps 100 down to gate entrance. Opera? etc. Visitors enjoy seasonal changes, local food specialties, and easy access via public transport or rental car. Please respect private lands and carry out trash. The site remains a living cultural landscape, its beauty sustained by ongoing community stewardship. Visitors enjoy seasonal changes, local food specialties, and easy access via public transport or rental car. Please respect private lands and carry out trash. The site remains a living cultural landscape, its beauty sustained by ongoing community stewardship. Visitors enjoy seasonal changes, local food specialties, and easy access via public transport or rental car. Please respect private lands and carry out trash. The site remains a living cultural landscape, its beauty sustained by ongoing community stewardship. Visitors enjoy seasonal changes, local food specialties, and easy access via public transport or rental car. Please respect private lands and carry out trash. The site remains a living cultural landscape, its beauty sustained by ongoing community stewardship. Visitors enjoy seasonal changes, local food specialties, and easy access via public transport or rental car. Please respect private lands and carry out trash. The site remains a living cultural landscape, its beauty sustained by ongoing community stewardship. Visitors enjoy seasonal changes, local food specialties, and easy access via public transport or rental car. Please respect private lands and carry out trash. The site remains a living cultural landscape, its beauty sustained by ongoing community stewardship. Visitors enjoy seasonal changes, local food specialties, and easy access via public transport or rental car. Please respect private lands and carry out trash. The site remains a living cultural landscape, its beauty sustained by ongoing community stewardship. Visitors enjoy seasonal changes, local food specialties, and easy access via public transport or rental car. Please respect private lands and carry out trash. The site remains a living cultural landscape, its beauty sustained by ongoing community stewardship. Visitors enjoy seasonal changes, local food specialties, and easy access via public transport or rental car. Please respect private lands and carry out trash. The site remains a living cultural landscape, its beauty sustained by ongoing community stewardship. Visitors enjoy seasonal changes, local food specialties, and easy access via public transport or rental car. Please respect private lands and carry out trash. The site remains a living cultural landscape, its beauty sustained by ongoing community stewardship. Visitors enjoy seasonal changes, local food specialties, and easy access via public transport or rental car. Please respect private lands and carry out trash. The site remains a living cultural landscape, its beauty sustained by ongoing community stewardship. Visitors enjoy seasonal changes, local food specialties, and easy access via public transport or rental car. Please respect private lands and carry out trash. The site remains a living cultural landscape, its beauty sustained by ongoing community stewardship. Visitors enjoy seasonal changes, local food specialties, and easy access via public transport or rental car. Please respect private lands and carry out trash. The site remains a living cultural landscape, its beauty sustained by ongoing community stewardship.
