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Piers of rock cluster for 850m. Visitors call this unique scenery as Wakayama’s No.1.
The magma, poured out about 1500 years ago, has been eroded by the sea to form these rocky pillars in the ocean. 40 of them stand along from south to east in a 850m-long line.
The name derived from the appearance of bridge piers without the deck. The artistic scenery created by nature can be called Wakayama’s top tour spot and is designated as a national natural monument.
You can enjoy the view from the shore or walk up close to the rocks when the tide is low. Around the center of the row of rocks, there is Benten Island covered by a grove with a small shrine gate cueing where the god of the sea, Hiruko Daimyojin, is honored.
The rock piers are not only an interesting tour spot, but also have a variety of legends. One of the unique stories is that Reverend Kobo competed with a demon in building a bridge. Kobo created the rock piers overnight, but the demon’s trick prevented him from finishing the deck and he walked away unfinished.
After exploring, stop by Michinoeki Kushimoto Hashiguiiwa, a souvenir shop, by a parking lot and look at local products.
During the low tide, you can almost walk to the rocks
The morning glow is very touching
Benten Island covered by a grove (Hiruko Daimyojin)
When going near the rocks, dress in clothes you don’t mind getting wet.
One of a kind art of rock piers in the sea
Michino eki is by a parking lot
橋杭岩有難得可貴的風景，也吸引很多攝影師及網美清晨時分前來捕捉各種拍攝時刻。
和歌山縣西南邊~的濱海旅遊景點，有著名的景點有橋杭岩、潮岬、海金剛等等，整個景觀氛圍跟京都、大阪有所不同，真心推薦可以去和歌山自由行哦~
退潮時候可以嚇到岸邊走在石頭上，要注意鞋子有沒有防滑效果。
