{"id":11,"date":"2025-05-15T13:38:20","date_gmt":"2025-05-15T04:38:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/geo-itoigawa.com\/en\/?page_id=11"},"modified":"2026-08-26T09:25:39","modified_gmt":"2026-08-26T00:25:39","slug":"top-page","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/geo-itoigawa.com\/en\/","title":{"rendered":"Top page"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\t   \n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/img00050.jpg\" alt=\"img00050.jpg\" title=\"img00050.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<h1>About Itoigawa Geopark<\/h1>\n<p>Japan&#8217;s Oldest UNESCO Global Geopark!<\/p>\n\t<p>Itoigawa was designated as Japan&#8217;s first Global Geopark in August 2009. Even before Geopark Activities began, Itoigawa has been protecting and utilizing our &#8216;blessings of the land&#8217; to promote education, tourism and sustainable community development.<\/p>\n<p>Our mission is to inspire local residents and visitors alike to discover, experience and treasure the natural and cultural heritage linked to the land.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/en\/igp\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<h1>About Jade<\/h1>\n<p>The National Stone of Japan<\/p>\n\t<p>Jadeite is a rare rock which forms in subduction zones, where the massive tectonic plates covering our planet&#8217;s surface plunge deep into the mantle. The Japanese archipelago sits atop such a subduction zone and jadeite deposits can be found across the country, but Itoigawa&#8217;s jadeite stands unrivaled in its quantity and quality, being East Asia&#8217;s only source of gemstone quality jade. Although lost and forgotten for centuries, jade is an invaluable part of Itoigawa&#8217;s geological and cultural heritage.<\/p>\n<p>In September 2016, the Japan Association of Mineralogical Sciences selected jadeite to be the National Stone of Japan. In 2022, the Niigata Prefectural Assembly voted to officially designate this beautiful stone as the Prefectural Stone of Niigata.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/en\/igp\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/img020.jpg\" alt=\"img020.jpg\" title=\"img020.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/img180.jpg\" alt=\"img180.jpg\" title=\"img180.jpg\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n\t<h1>24 Areas<\/h1>\n\t<p>Itoigawa Geopark covers the entire City of Itoigawa, but the Geopark features 24 thematic areas which showcase particularly important sites and episodes related to the formation of Jade, the birth of the Japanese archipelago and the uplift of Japan&#8217;s mountains, as well as Itoigawa&#8217;s beautiful land, ancient history and vibrant culture.<\/p>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/en\/\/igp\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLearn More\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\t<h2>News &amp; 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My\u014dj\u014d<\/p>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/img220.jpg\" \/>\n          <p>Shind\u014dsan Area<br \/>Beech Forest<\/p>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/img030.jpg\" \/>\n          <p>\u014cmi Coast Area<br \/>Take-no-Karakai Festival<\/p>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/img100.jpg\" \/>\n          <p>Tsugami Shind\u014d Area<br \/>Tsugami Shind\u014d Trail<\/p>\n      <h2>Photo Gallery<\/h2><p>Beauty of the Geopark<\/p>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/img020.jpg\" \/>\n          <p>Oyashirazu Area<br \/>Rugged Cliffs of <br \/>Oyashirazu<\/p>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/img120.jpg\" \/>\n          <p>ISTL &amp; Salt Road (South) Area<br \/>\u014czai-no-Kami Tree<\/p>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/img191.jpg\" \/>\n          <p>Amakazariyama Area<br \/>Mt. Amakazari at Daybreak<\/p>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/img142.jpg\" \/>\n          <p>Renge Area<br \/>Hidden Bath above the Clouds <br \/>Senki-no-Yu<\/p>\n          <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/img050.jpg\" \/>\n          <p>Imai Area<br \/>Home to a Dragon-God<br \/>Fud\u014dtaki Falls<\/p>\n\t<h2>Links &amp; Related Websites<\/h2>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/discover-itoigawa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n            <figure>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/ishinomachi.jpg\" \/>\n            <\/figure>\n                01\n                    <h3>Discover Itoigawa<\/h3>\n                    <p>Itoigawa City Tourism Association&#8217;s English geo-itoigawauide<\/p>\n        <\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/yama.geo-itoigawa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n            <figure>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/tozan.png\" \/>\n            <\/figure>\n                02\n                    <h3>Itoigawa <br \/>Alpine Guide<\/h3>\n                    <p>Discover Itoigawa&#8217;s mountains<br \/>(Japanese Language)<\/p>\n        <\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/shimpaku.geo-itoigawa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n            <figure>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/shin-project.jpg\" \/>\n            <\/figure>\n                03\n                    <h3>Itoigawa Shimpaku <br \/>Project<\/h3>\n                    <p>The King of Bonsai reigns from Itoigawa<\/p>\n        <\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/hanameguri.geo-itoigawa.com\/ajisai.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n            <figure>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/d19e914e75bb8e0731e87f4f4a970732.jpg\" \/>\n            <\/figure>\n                04\n                    <h3>Seasons in Bloom<\/h3>\n                    <p>A guide to the shifting colors and seasonal blossoms <br \/>of the Geopark<\/p>\n        <\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.itoigawa-kanko.net\/trad_cat\/festival\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n            <figure>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/itoigawa-matsuri.png\" \/>\n            <\/figure>\n                05\n                    <h3>Festivals of Itoigawa<\/h3>\n                    <p>Discover our sacred rhythms and traditions<\/p>\n        <\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/sainokami.geo-itoigawa.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n            <figure>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/sainokami.png\" \/>\n            <\/figure>\n                06\n                    <h3>Ice and Flame:  <br \/>Sai-no-kami Festivals<\/h3>\n                    <p>Learn more about this ancient New Year&#8217;s tradition<\/p>\n        <\/a>\n        <a href=\"\/study\/bousai\/yakeyama\">\n            <figure>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/img201.jpg\" \/>\n            <\/figure>\n                07\n                    <h3>Mt. Yakeyama <br \/>News &amp; Updates<\/h3>\n                    <p>Current Warning Level: <br \/>Level 1<\/p>\n        <\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tripadvisor.com\/Tourism-g1021359-Itoigawa_Niigata_Prefecture_Koshinetsu_Chubu-Vacations.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n            <figure>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/img141.jpg\" \/>\n            <\/figure>\n                08\n                    <h3>Itoigawa on Trip Advisor<\/h3>\n                    <p>See some of our most popular spots<\/p>\n        <\/a>\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/club.montbell.jp\/privilege\/fshop\/aboutarea\/disp.php?friendarea_id=18\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n            <figure>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/09\/img090.jpg\" \/>\n            <\/figure>\n                09\n                    <h3>mont-bell<\/h3>\n                    <p>Find us on Montbell <br \/>(Japanese Language)<\/p>\n        <\/a>\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/uminohi.jp\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">\n            <figure>\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/project.png\" \/>\n            <\/figure>\n                10\n                    <h3>Sea &amp; Japan:  <br \/>Change for the Blue<\/h3>\n                    <p>Working together to save our oceans <br \/>(Japanese Language)<\/p>\n        <\/a>\n\t<h2>Access Information<\/h2>\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/geo-itoigawa.com\/en\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/2\/2026\/01\/access_map_en.png\" alt=\"A map which shows how to get to Itoigawa from major cities. Air from Fukuoka. Rail and car from Osaka. Rail, Car and Plane from Nagoya. Rail and Car from Kanazawa and Nagano. Rail, car and plane from Tokyo. Rail and Car from Niigata. Plane from Sapporo.\" height=\"1621\" width=\"2083\" title=\"Access Map (English)\" loading=\"lazy\" \/>\n            <a href=\"\/en\/access\/#train\">\n                    <figure>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/train.png\" \/>\n                    <\/figure>\n                    <h3>Train<\/h3>\n                    <p>How to Visit by Train<\/p>\n            <\/a>\n            <a href=\"\/en\/access\/#car\">\n                    <figure>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/car.png\" \/>\n                    <\/figure>\n                    <h3>Car<\/h3>\n                    <p>How to Visit by Car<\/p>\n            <\/a>\n            <a href=\"\/en\/access\/#plane\">\n                    <figure>\n                        <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/plane.png\" \/>\n                    <\/figure>\n                    <h3>Plane<\/h3>\n                    <p>How to Visit by Plane<\/p>\n            <\/a>\n\t\t\t<a href=\"\/en\/access\/info\/\" target=\"_self\" rel=\"noopener\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\tGeopark Site Access Info\n\t\t\t<\/a>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover Itoigawa&#8217;s most heavily protected area on this limited access tour of the Maikomidaira Karst Area! 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