[Ibaraki Prefecture] Ishikiri Mountains: Like the remains of an ancient fortress!

Kasama City, located in the western part of Ibaraki Prefecture This is where the recently created scenic tourist spot "Ishikiri Mountains" is located In fact, this area is an active Inada granite quarry At the entrance, an outdoor contemporary art sculpture made from the granite is on display Rising behind the sculpture is "Maeyama" This mountain is an old mine that has already ceased its function, and groundwater has accumulated in the remains of the mine, creating a lake This "lake not on the map" caused a big buzz on social media, and it quickly attracted attention (It appears on Google Maps, but it has not yet been updated on the Geospatial Information Authority of Japan map) Even though it is an artificially created mountain, The patterns and shapes of the quarried granite are truly unique, and it looks like a fortress or ancient ruins, giving it a very mysterious appearance. The deep cobalt blue lake is also very clear when you get close, and is said to be about 35 meters deep. Admission is free up to Maeyama. Further in is the active Okuyama quarry, and you need to join a premium tour (additional fee required) to get there. It's very interesting to be able to see the actual quarry up close. The quarry is also a mecca for special effects filming and cosplay. There is also an option to blow it up and take a commemorative photo. #tripdomestictravel #ibarakiprefecture #greatview #photogenicspot