Located on the tip of the Muroto Peninsula in eastern Kochi Prefecture, the Muroto UNESCO Global Geopark was established as a place of international geological significance, with numerous features that tell the story of the area’s earthquake-filled past, when subduction of the oceanic plate caused uplifting of the peninsula over the course of thousands of years. Today trace fossils, marine terraces, and other evidence of Muroto’s ocean past can be seen during walks through the area. Guided tours of Cape Muroto in English are available with reservations, and bicycles can be rented from the Muroto Global Geopark Center for two-wheeled exploration.