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Nagabeta Seabed Road

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Nagabeta Seabed Road

長部田海床路

Kumamoto · Kyushu

This tidal road stretches into the Ariake Sea and changes completely with the water level. At sunset, poles, mudflats, and reflections create a surreal view.

Why we picked it

It is photogenic but remote from standard Kumamoto city routes.

Best season
Autumn
Crowd level
Moderate
Rating
4.3· 2,823 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

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

Admission
Free — a public fishermen's causeway; free car park and toilets at nearby Sumiyoshi Coastal Park, about 1 min walk. Best photos ~2 hours either side of high/low tide.
Nearest station
Sumiyoshi Station · 23 min walk
Website
kumamoto.guide/spots/detail/12475

Today

Open 24 hoursFree

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

How to get there

From Hakata Station · ~1h 59m by car

Tags

wetlandphotographysunsetcoast

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