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Napoleon Rock

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ナポレオン岩

A 127-meter-tall uninhabited island in Kagoshima shaped like Napoleon's profile, famous for its dramatic coastal views and climbing history.

Napoleon Rock
Sakoppi CC BY-SA 3.0 resized via Wikimedia Commons

What it is

  • An uninhabited island standing 127 meters above sea level in the Koshikijima Islands.
  • A natural formation named for its resemblance to the profile of Napoleon.
  • Part of the Koshikijima Prefectural Natural Park in Kagoshima Prefecture.
  • A location featured in the manga series Dr. Koto Shinryojo and Kinnikuman II Sei.

What to see

  • The distinct rock profile visible from the Maenohira Lookout in Sezenoura.
  • A secondary rock tower called Heta-chuse located to the east of the main island.
  • Coastal views of the rock via reserved sightseeing boat tours.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Napoleon Rock Open in Google Maps

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