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Nagato Turquoise Sea

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Nagato Turquoise Sea

長門のターコイズブルーの海

Yamaguchi · Chugoku

The Nagato Turquoise Sea is renowned for its stunning blue waters that contrast beautifully with the rugged cliffs of the Motonosumi Inari shrine. Nearby, the Ryugu-no-Shiro sea cave adds to the allure, offering a unique natural formation that can be explored during low tide.

Why we picked it

Mainstream travelers often overlook this area due to its remote location and the lack of extensive tourist infrastructure.

Best season
Spring · Summer · Autumn
Late spring to early autumn
Crowd level
Moderate
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Nearest station
Nagatoshi Station · 6 min walk

Today

Open 24 hours

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Tags

scenichidden gemcave

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