Japan Geoscience Union Meeting 2014

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[O-06_30PM1] Geoparks in Japan

Wed. Apr 30, 2014 2:15 PM - 3:59 PM Main Hall (1F)

Convener:*Mahito Watanabe(Institute of Geology and Geoinformation, National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology), Tatsuya Sumita(The National Institute of Advanced Industrial Science and Technology (AIST)), Chair:Tadahiro Shibata(Muroto geopark promotion committee)

2:15 PM - 2:41 PM

[O06-09] Amakusa Geopark plan

*Yuko KUNITAKE1, Hiroyoshi KANAZAWA1, Hiroaki UGAI1, Yoshitaka HASE1 (1.Amakusa Geopark planning promotion committee)

Keywords:Island, sea, geopark, guide

The Amakusa Islands, consisting of about 120 islands are located in the southwest area of Kumamoto Prefecture: a beautiful archipelago with geologic and geographic characteristic landscapes and a 100 million year history, not to mention a treasure of ancient fossils offering its visitors a fantastic glimpse into times gone by. A unique culture has been carved out of life on these islands by its inhabitants adding to the many breath-taking sightseeing opportunities. The plan of the Amakusa Geopark is to show off the diversity of geology, geography, history, culture, industry and ecology in Amakusa with a mind of ecologic conservation and economic growth.Residents and officials alike collaborate to preserve the geologic inheritance of Amakusa with an educational perspective. Exposing the unique beauty of this inheritance as a tourist attraction in conjunction with the history and culture of the area, an attractive geo-tourism will be founded aimed at the promotion of the Amakusa area.