【Designated by the City：Tangible Folk】The Steps of Pacha

Until around 1970, there weren’t any paved roads or ports on Kurima Island, and all living commodities and people were transported in and out of the island by small boats that pulled up on the beach near the steps. Everything was carried from the beach through the steps to the settlements and vice versa.
Being located at the eastern edge of the settlement, these steps have been known as the “stone steps of Pacha (or the “edge”).” Until roads were paved and the port was constructed, these steps were used by locals as a community road connecting the pier beach. Also, until around 1980, elementary/junior high school students and the youth association members used these steps for training during the track and field season. With their strong physique, Kurima Island’s students were admired as “Kurima Island having many excellent athletes with strong legs.”