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Nanatsugama Sea Caves
屋形石の七ツ釜Saga · Kyushu
Seven columnar-basalt sea caves carved by Genkai Sea waves on the Karatsu coast, inside Genkai Quasi-National Park. Designated a National Natural Monument in 1925; the largest cave runs ~110m deep. Explorable by the sightseeing boat 'Ika-maru' from Yobuko Port, or viewed from clifftop trails above.
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.3· 1,167 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free to view from land/cliff trails; boat cruise (optional) is ¥2,000 adult / ¥1,000 child.
- Nearest station
- Karatsu Station (JR Karatsu Line/Chikuhi Line)
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
Open 24 hoursAdmission
- Free to view from land/cliff trails; boat cruise (optional) is ¥2,000 adult / ¥1,000 child.
Stored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
Showa Bus from Karatsu Station (~30-34 min) to 'Nanatsugama Iriguchi' stop + 30 min walk, or to Yobuko + 10 min walk to boat dock.
Tags
sea-cavescoastnature
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