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Kaka no Kukedo Sea Caves
加賀の潜戸Shimane · Chugoku
A pair of mythic sea caves on the Shimane Peninsula's north coast — Shin-Kukedo (New Cave, 40m high and 200m long) and Kyu-Kukedo (Old Cave) — carved by wave erosion and reachable only by sightseeing boat from Marine Plaza Shimane in Kaka port. Kyu-Kukedo is lined with Jizo statues marking the mythical riverbank of the afterlife.
- Best season
- Year-round
- Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.1· 221 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily 8:30 AM – 4:45 PM
- Admission
- The sea caves can only be visited by the Kukedo sightseeing boat from Marine Plaza Shimane: adults (junior-high and up) ¥2,000, children (elementary) ¥1,000. ~50-minute cruise, operates roughly March–November. Prices updated April 2025.
- Nearest station
- None; Ichibata 'Marine Plaza Line' bus from Matsue Station
- Website
- kukedo.com
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
8:30–16:45Admission
- The sea caves can only be visited by the Kukedo sightseeing boat from Marine Plaza Shimane: adults (junior-high and up) ¥2,000, children (elementary) ¥1,000. ~50-minute cruise, operates roughly March–November. Prices updated April 2025.
Stored weekly hours
Daily 8:30 AM – 4:45 PM
Tags
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