Wakayama

Sandanbeki Cliffs

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Sheer cliffs about 50 m high that drop straight into the Pacific at Shirahama. A lift inside the cliff (paid) goes down to a sea cave where waves crash in, said to have hidden the Kumano navy’s boats.

Sandanbeki
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💧 0% rain chance · wind 23 km/h

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Packing checklist

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Parking

  • Sandanbeki parking

    AVAILABLE

    SUV / high-roof friendly

    Free car park at the cliffs.

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Directions to Sandanbeki Cliffs

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When to see this place

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Cliffs and a sea cave

Any month; the cave is loudest when the sea is rough.

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Suitability

Stroller: Not recommended

Nursing room: Not available

Noise level: quiet

Kids: Check terrain, weather and current access before travel.

Rules

Fire: no fire

Water access: ocean

Drones: permit required

Coordinates

33.6659, 135.3354

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Nearby places

Within 30 km, closest first.

Sources, photo credits and verification

Place information: Official tourism source · Reviewed 2026-10-13