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Because the stratum in Tabuchi, Ichihara City, was recognized as a Global Standard Site for Geological Time Boundaries (GSSP), it was decided to name the period from approximately 774,000 to 129,000 years ago "Chibanian."
What is Chibanian? Why does the earth's magnetic field reverse? Do you know? The geological formations along the Yoro River in Tabuchi, Ichihara City, Chiba Prefecture were certified as the first GSSP in Japan on January 17, 2020, as they are internationally valuable geological formations.
The Tabuchi geomagnetic reversal stratum in the Yoro River basin is the most valuable geological formation in the world that preserves the continuous record of the geomagnetic reversal that occurred about 770,000 years ago, the beginning of the Chibanian era.
At present, the access route to the outcrop is a steep, partially unpaved slope with three staircases. Furthermore, the river bank around the outcrop is slippery and sloping, and you will have to walk in shallow water. For this reason, wheelchair users are looking forward to improvements to the surrounding tour environment.
Construction of the tour environment around Chibanian has begun, including a new garden path and new guidance facilities scheduled to open in 2027. The facility was designed by Kengo Kuma Architects and Urban Design Office, and in place of the current temporary facility, it will provide an easy-to-understand explanation of “Chibanian'' and geomagnetic reversal.
Chibanian
It is not currently barrier-free, but will be completely barrier-free when the new visitor centre opens in 2027.
At present, the access route to the outcrop is a steep, partially unpaved slope with three staircases. Furthermore, the river bank around the outcrop is slippery and sloping, and you will have to walk in shallow water. For this reason, wheelchair users are looking forward to improvements to the surrounding tour environment.
○access(From Tsukisaki Station)：Tsukisaki Station has an unmanned barrier and no taxis. It is 2km away and takes about 30 minutes on foot. First there is a 10m descent and then a 40m uphill climb.
○access(From Ushiku Station)：Ushiku Station is a manned station and there are also taxis. It takes about 12km and 20 minutes to reach the destination.
Since there is a height difference of about 1m between the site and the parking lot, there is a slope of about 1/20 that is suitable for people with disabilities and the elderly.
The distance from the exhibition room to the exhibition corridor to the outdoor exhibition to the outcrop is about 500 meters, and the distance is about 20 meters lower. Elevators are provided to ensure a smooth and experiential viewing flow.
There is one barrier-free 13-seater elevator located facing the exhibition corridor.
There is one “everyone toilet'' with an ostomate, crib, baby chair, and fitting board.
The nearest station:JR Goi StationKominato-kazusaushiku Station
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Head south on Prefectural Route 81, turn right at the "Chibanian" sign, and go 150m from Tabuchi Hall to the Chibanian Visitor Center.
To head towards the outcrop, there are stairs just outside the Chibanian Visitor Center.
After the first stairs, the walkway becomes paved but is quite steep.
The only way down to the river bank where the outcrop is located is by stairs.
The river bank around the outcrop is slippery and sloping, and you will have to walk in shallow water.
View of Chibanian_newguidance-facility from the east side (entrance side).
View of Chibanian_newguidance-facility from the west side (to crop side).
Click "View large map" to search the route from the nearest station.
You will be directed to the details page for barrier-free tourist spots.