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Sandanbeki Cave

Sandanbeki Cave

三段壁洞窟

Sandanbeki is a line of steep sea cliffs about 50 meters high that runs for around two kilometers along the Shirahama coast. An elevator takes visitors down to caves under the cliffs, where they can see the rough waves up close. It is a short trip from Senjojiki.

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Visitor information

Opening hours

8:00–17:00.

Closed

Closed during bad weather.

Getting there

From JR Shirahama Station, take the Meiko Bus to the "Sandanbeki" stop.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

  • An elevator takes you down to the underground caves.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • An elevator takes visitors 36 meters down into the cave, where the passageways are damp and dark.
  • Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
  • Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Wakayama and the verified places to pray nearby.
  • Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.

Prayer times in Wakayama

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr04:47
  2. Sunrise06:22
  3. Dhuhr11:45
  4. Asr14:41
  5. Maghrib17:03
  6. Isha18:28

Times are calculated for Wakayama City. Times may differ elsewhere in Wakayama.

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Places to pray near Sandanbeki Cave

We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.

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Halal food near Sandanbeki Cave

We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:

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Photo: 663highland, CC BY 2.5, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): visitwakayama.jp, japan.travel