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Tojinbo Cliffs

Shibuya246 · · 18 photos · 6,099 views · 9 comments

Tojinbo Cliffs
Tojinbo Cliffs
Lots of people took a look over the edge. I was happier to stay back at a safe distance and watch the watchers
The rather lonely looking walk up to the cliff areaPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/8Shutter1/250sISO200Taken22 Oct 2010, 13:29
The rather lonely looking walk up to the cliff area
Lots of good food to enjoy on the walk upPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length58mmAperturef/5Shutter1/100sISO200Taken22 Oct 2010, 13:33
Lots of good food to enjoy on the walk up
This area has the look of a town that has seen more prosperous timesPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length48mmAperturef/7.1Shutter1/200sISO200Taken22 Oct 2010, 13:37
This area has the look of a town that has seen more prosperous times
The view of the ocean and the cliffs starts to appearPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length42mmAperturef/9Shutter1/320sISO200Taken22 Oct 2010, 13:39
The view of the ocean and the cliffs starts to appear
On a cold windy day you might be in danger of being blown off the coast linePhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length55mmAperturef/8Shutter1/250sISO200Taken22 Oct 2010, 13:41
On a cold windy day you might be in danger of being blown off the coast line
A look out across the oceanPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length24mmAperturef/7.1Shutter1/200sISO200Taken22 Oct 2010, 13:41
A look out across the ocean
There are boat tours that take you out looking at the viewPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length40mmAperturef/7.1Shutter1/200sISO200Taken22 Oct 2010, 13:41
There are boat tours that take you out looking at the view
A model of the cliffs looking back from the seaPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length42mmAperturef/8Shutter1/250sISO200Taken22 Oct 2010, 13:42
A model of the cliffs looking back from the sea
The scenery looked a little desolate, although the weather was not the best. Maybe on a sunny day things look betterPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length29mmAperturef/25Shutter1/30sISO280Taken22 Oct 2010, 13:44
The scenery looked a little desolate, although the weather was not the best. Maybe on a sunny day things look better
Notice the absence of any railings here to stop people accidentally falling over the edgePhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length24mmAperturef/22Shutter1/30sISO640Taken22 Oct 2010, 13:47
Notice the absence of any railings here to stop people accidentally falling over the edge
Photo dataCameraNikon D700Focal length32mmAperturef/25Shutter1/30sISO500Taken22 Oct 2010, 13:47
not sure if someone is being held back here or pushed forward
This is as close as I could get could without feeling like I was going to throw myself over the edgePhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length24mmAperturef/22Shutter1/30sISO500Taken22 Oct 2010, 13:52
This is as close as I could get could without feeling like I was going to throw myself over the edge
The boat tour takes you inside the small inlet. Better hope nobody is jumping off the top when your boat is down therePhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length24mmAperturef/22Shutter1/30sISO560Taken22 Oct 2010, 13:53
The boat tour takes you inside the small inlet. Better hope nobody is jumping off the top when your boat is down there
A salaryman checks out the sharp dropPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length24mmAperturef/22Shutter1/30sISO450Taken22 Oct 2010, 13:49
A salaryman checks out the sharp drop
This might look easy, but when you get close the vertical drop even lying down gives a sensation that you might fall overPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length32mmAperturef/25Shutter1/30sISO800Taken22 Oct 2010, 13:56
This might look easy, but when you get close the vertical drop even lying down gives a sensation that you might fall over
Looking back to the shops and marine towerPhoto dataCameraNikon D700Focal length50mmAperturef/25Shutter1/30sISO360Taken22 Oct 2010, 13:54
Looking back to the shops and marine tower

There were lots of people walking around in high heels. I was surprised no one fell over on the rocks, or worse still over the edge. Just watching other people running around near the edge was scary enough for me.

Are you afraid of heights?

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9 comments

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  1. Nick

    Yes. You wouldn't catch me up there!

  2. Shibuya246

    or down there, presumably :)

  3. katiemuffett

    I am incredibly bad with heights, so I don't know if I could handle that experience. What is it about our screwed up human brains that causes that split-second desire to hurl ourselves off a precipice?? Those are some Lord of the Rings rock formations - very spooky place, especially considering the tainted associations. Kudos to you for getting as close as you did!

  4. perdomot

    Funny how these streets are always lined with shops eager to sell you stuff.

  5. perdomot

    Would love to be out on the water watching sunset on this boat.

  6. perdomot

    Love the view of the ocean from places like this. I can imagine sitting on the rocks during sunrises or sunsets.

  7. Ryudo

    That is a great view you had there. And I appreciate your efforts for getting so dangerous shots :) I am a bit afraid of heights myself. If I look down my brain keeps telling me "it's dangerous". But on the other hand it is an awesome view you get if you are brave enough.

  8. MarijnRongen

    The heights would definitely give me the creeps, but the scenery is amazing. The coastline in the Netherlands is just beach and walls, nothing as spectacular and steep as these cliffs, aside from some man-made water defenses.

  9. Prachanart Viriyaraks

    Great Photos.