Highlights

On top of expansive landscapes and unique landforms formed by hundreds of thousands of years of volcanic activity, Kirishima Geopark is also home to an array of other highlights, including diverse ecosystems that have been influenced by the volcanoes and the various cultures that show the relationship between the land and its people. From the origins of the land to the lifestyles of its people today, Kirishima Geopark presents a grand story of the history of the earth.