Kameishi Tortoise Stone
亀石
Kameishi Tortoise Stone
亀石
Kameishi is a mysterious megalith, carved to resemble a turtle. While it currently faces South, legend says it originally faced East, and if it ever turns to the West, the whole of Japan will turn to mud.
KANSAI NARA Treasure Travel
Enjoy a guided walk along Nara's ancient scenic trails
Last update: 2016-11-02
- Venue Details & Access Info
Address 108 Kawahara, Asuka, Takaichi
高市郡明日香村川原108
Access From Kintetsu Kashihara Jingumae Station:
- Take the bus bound for Okadera-mae, alight at the Noguchi stop and 5 minutes on foot from the stop.- 亀石 Kameishi Tortoise Stone
- address 高市郡明日香村川原108 108 Kawahara, Asuka, Takaichi
- Opening Time & Admissions
Closed on Open all year round
