Shirahama, Wakayama / 三段壁
Sandanbeki Cliffs
A rock wall about 50 m high stretching about 2 km north-south on the coast south of Senjojiki, where waves crash spectacularly. Below is the "Sandanbeki Cave", reached by elevator, where you can watch the waves surge right in front of you.
Last official check
26 Sept 2026
Traveler reports
0
Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
25 Dec 2026
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A short summary made from the official facts below. Check the rows for details.
- Getting there
- Train / Bus
- Admission
- Paid (see the price below)
- Closing days
- Open every day (check the notes below)
Before you go
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- Opening hours
Sandanbeki Cave 8:00-17:00 (last entry 16:50).
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Closed
Open every day.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Admission
Sandanbeki itself is free. Cave: adults (junior high and older) 1,500 yen, elementary 750 yen, under school age free.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Getting there
About 20 minutes by bus from Shirahama Station, then about 5 minutes on foot from the Sandanbeki stop.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Parking
Sandanbeki town car park (free; 30 cars, 5 buses).
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Payment
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
- Accessibility
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Address: Shirahama, Wakayama (Japanese address: 和歌山県西牟婁郡白浜町2927-52)
Official site: https://www.wakayama-kanko.or.jp/spots/detail_517.html
Location
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Distances are straight-line distances, not travel distances.
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- Peak time
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- Busiest days
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- Busiest season
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- Latest traveler report
- None yet
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Verification log
- 26 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://www.wakayama-kanko.or.jp/spots/detail_517.htmlHours, closing days, fees, access, parking, description, address and coordinates read from a tourism organization's site.