Hichiso Town, Kamo District, Gifu Prefecture, borders Seki City and Minokamo City and is located almost in the center of the prefecture. The town's tree is the cypress, and its flower is the rhododendron. It is a place rich in nature, with mountains and rivers. Tourist attractions in the area include the Japan's Oldest Stone Museum, where you can learn about the history of the Earth from its birth to the present, displaying the oldest stones in Japan and the Earth; Hisuikyo Gorge, selected as one of Japan's 100 best geological sites; and Kamifuchi Shrine, home to the Osugi (large cedar tree), a national natural monument. The Japan's Oldest Stone Museum features a statue of Rekki, modeled after the Kamiaso Conglomerate, said to be the oldest stone in Japan, dating back 2,060,000 years. You can also learn about the history of the Earth from its birth to the present.