[2024 Shirahama Attraction] Travel Guide for Sandanbeki Cliffs (Updated Nov)

Sandanbeki Cliffs in Shirahama, Wakayama - A Unique Attraction

Located on the coast of Shirahama in Wakayama, the Sandanbeki Cliffs were once a hiding spot for the navy, which could also be referred to as pirates. There are two parking lots available, both chargeable. Admission is 1,500 Japanese yen per person. After purchasing a ticket, you can take the elevator next to it to visit the Sandanbeki Cliffs 36 meters underground. The caves inside the Sandanbeki Cliffs were formed by wave erosion and are incredibly majestic. The size of the waves also affects the viewing experience, but usually, the waves are impressively powerful🌊. There's also a shrine inside for protection. The place has also been listed as a top spot for lovers, making it a great dating destination. After visiting the interior, there's a platform outside where you can enjoy the view, and there's also an outdoor foot bath area for resting. The recommended stay is about 30 minutes to an hour.

Sandanbeki Cliffs

Finally got to come to this place after about half a year later! Came here last July but it was raining, my family and I couldn't do much but make a U-turn even after a long 2 hours ride from Osaka. It was a bright sunny weather this time with nice cloud covers too. Managed to clear this attraction before the nasty rain clouds came in hahaha. As this is our 2nd attraction of the day, we didn't have much time so we skipped the cave exploration( tickets purchase required). #sandanbeki #shirahama #japan #cliffs

Beautiful Rock Formations in Wakayama

Shirahama, a must place to visit when you travel at Wakayama Prefecture. Not just a home of good beaches and seafoods but of beautiful rock formations too. Shirahama has a white stretch of white beach that can be enjoyed by everyone for free especially on summer season. The multi tiered rock formations and great views of the bedrock where the action of waves are sculptured are among those highly visited spots by tourists. Don't forget to drop by on Engetsu Island viewing deck to capture the sunset. #japantravel

Sandanbeki Cliff has two parts, both the inside and the outside. To access the underground caves, you would have to take an elevator down, and follow the path to see the different parts of the underground caves. There are areas where you can see the rocks that have been washed and cut out by the waves, and the splashing of the waves can be quite surreal. Upon exiting the underground caves, do check out the cliffs as well. Heard that this place is one of the favourite suicide place in Japan. However, the view is breathtaking. Beautiful rocks cut into pieces with constant sea waves over million of years. Enjoy the fresh air and a short walk from the carpark! The view is scenic, and makes for good photos. This is definitely a good place to enjoy and embrace nature. #givethanks #givethanks

Strolling in Shirahama | The white sand and blue sea under the scorching sun

🏖️If you come to Shirahama, you naturally want to stroll on the beach and look at the sea. The weather in mid and late September is still extremely hot, the sun in the morning is fierce, and there are few people playing and frolicking on the beach. === === === === === === === === === 🔻The characteristic of Shirahama is the white beach. The popular place to play is 'Shirarahama'. The sand here is made of siliceous sandstone crushed by waves. This kind of siliceous sandstone is also used as a raw material for glass, presenting a bright white like snow. However, due to the advancement of tourism and real estate development, the supply of sand has decreased and the area of the beach has decreased. In order to protect this tourist resource, Wakayama Prefecture has started a 'beach nourishment' plan since 1989. After a component survey, it was found that the sand in Perth, Australia, is compatible with Shirahama. Since then, about 140,000 tons of Australian sandstone have been supplemented here. 🔻Take the Meiko Bus to 'Senjojiki', where there are large white rocks stacked up formed by the erosion of the sea waves all year round. You can see the magnificent Pacific Ocean on it. 🔻Then walk for 5 minutes and go to 'Sandanheki'. It is recommended to look at the sea on the cliff, the cave inside is not very good-looking. === === === === === === === === === 🚌Transportation 🔻My hotel is in 'Shirarahama'. Take the 'Meiko Bus' from here to 'Senjojiki'/'Sandanheki'. 🔻It is recommended to buy a 'Meiko Bus One-Day Ticket' (Figures 10 and 11), so you can go to all places in Shirahama in one day. You can buy the electronic version in the Jorudan transfer guide app, which supports Alipay and is very convenient.

Sandanbeki cliff and sanjojiki in Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan.

Japanese lover's holy land - "You like the sea, I love you " "Three-segment wall" is composed of igneous rock, transported rock and collapsed rock, and the volcanic movement of the seabed hundreds of millions of years ago formed this spectacular cliff The turbulent waves of the Kumano Beach in the Pacific Ocean have created a sea-eroded landscape. Just like the artwork created by the earth and the sea, the prominent slope-like rocks are eroded by the raging waves, forming a rich and majestic landscape. Be sure to check out the beautiful sunsets here, listen to the sound of sea water splashing on the rocks, the air is filled with salty sea water, and there is a summer taste. Standing on the reef, you put yourself in the vast world, the sea screaming at your feet, the sky is so vast. "You like the sea, I love you" life, must take her to go here once, holding hands to walk by the sea, from sunrise to sunset, from youth to late. Address: 2927, Shirahama-cho, Nishi-gun, Wakayama Prefecture. Transportation: Take JR Jiji Line to Bailu Station and get off at a short walk. Opening time: all day. Nearby attractions: 1 Shirahama Onsen. 2Bailiangyu beach. 3. 4Toretore Seafood Market. "The world is so big, I just want to take you to see "

The most spectacular coastal natural landscape in Wakayama Prefecture is the three-segment wall, which consists of three different types of rock, igneous rock, transported ore, and collapsed rock. It was originally an observatory for observing fish stocks, and its name is said to have originated from this. Sanbu Wall is located on the beachfront of Shirahama-cho. It is a horn that extends 2 kilometers long, 50 meters high and 60 meters deep. It is a spectacular cliff formed by the volcanic movement of the seabed hundreds of millions of years ago. The sea has been slap on the sea for thousands of years to create a sea-eroded landscape. Especially in the spring tide, the rising tide slammed into the cliff wall under the northeast wind, which stirred up thousands of snow, which made people wonder the greatness of natural power.