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Chikura-no-iwaya Sea Cave
千座の岩屋Kagoshima · Kyushu
A wave-carved sea cave on Tanegashima's east coast, enterable only at low tide, framing the bay and — with luck — a rainbow through its mouth.
- Best season
- Summer
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.4· 672 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free to enter. The cave can only be walked into around low tide (roughly two hours either side); check tide tables before going.
- Nearest station
- Nishinoomote Port + car
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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