Travel in Wakayama
Sandanbeki
Sandanbeki · Sandanbeki Cave · 三段壁
At Sandanbeki, see waves meeting the rocky cliffs. View the sea and cliffs outside, or take the lift down to the cave to see incoming waves.
Sources and dates checked Sources and dates checked Sources and dates checked
Visitor information at a glance
Admission
Outdoor cliff views have no admission fee. Cave admission costs JPY 1,500 for junior high school pupils and older or JPY 750 for primary school children. Preschool children enter free.
Opening hours and closed days
The cave opens from 08:00 to 17:00, with last entry at 16:50.
What can I see at Sandanbeki?
Sea below the cliffs
Outside Sandanbeki, see the rocky cliffs and sea below. You can enjoy cliff views without entering the cave.
Waves entering the cave
Buy a ticket and take the lift down to explore Sandanbeki Cave. The appearance of waves entering it depends on the day’s sea conditions.
How to get to Sandanbeki
Take a bus from JR Shirahama for about 20 minutes to Sandanbeki, then walk about 5 minutes to the cliffs. The bus estimate starts at JR Shirahama; from your hotel, check its nearby stop and return services separately.
Sandanbeki cliffs, cave and bus access Find Meiko Shirahama routes and timetables
Before you visit
Weather and inspections can close the cave
Bad weather or inspections may temporarily close the cave. Mid-December inspection closures are possible, so check visit-date notices if you plan to enter.
Sandanbeki Cave fees, hours and admission route Find Sandanbeki Cave operator’s latest notices
Walk from the bus stop to the cliffs
The cliffs are about 5 minutes on foot from Sandanbeki stop. Check your return bus in advance, and allow extra time if visiting the cave too.
Sandanbeki cliffs, cave and bus access Find Meiko Shirahama routes and timetables
Questions about Sandanbeki
How do I descend into Sandanbeki Cave?
Buy a cave ticket, then take the lift down. This is a separate paid facility from the outdoor cliff-viewing area. Check operations for your visit date.
Sandanbeki Cave fees, hours and admission route Find Sandanbeki Cave operator’s latest notices
Sources and dates checked
- Sources and dates checked ·
- Sources and dates checked ·
- Sources and dates checked ·
- Sources and dates checked ·
- Sources and dates checked ·
- Sandanbeki cliffs, cave and bus access ·
- Sandanbeki Cave fees, hours and admission route ·
- Find Meiko Shirahama routes and timetables ·
Editorial review: