Overview
Itoigawa sits at the northern terminus of the Itoigawa-Shizuoka Tectonic Line, a fault line that geologically separates Northeastern and Southwestern Japan. The city is home to the Itoigawa Geopark, part of the UNESCO Global Geoparks Network, making it a destination for geology enthusiasts.
Beach · Day Trips · Nature · Trekking
Before you go
Geology
The city marks the northern terminus of the Itoigawa-Shizuoka Tectonic Line, a major geological fault separating northeastern and southwestern Japan.
Jade
Jade Beach allows free collecting of Hisui jade. River collection at Kotakigawa is prohibited. Museum offers appraisal services.
Transport
Itoigawa Station Alps Exit is the main hub for local buses. The Hokuriku Shinkansen stop is Jōetsumyōkō in neighboring Joetsu.
