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Matengai Cliff

Japan, Nishinoshima Town, Oki District, Shimane Prefecture 684-0303

Matengai Cliff is one of the highest sea cliffs in Japan. Standing atop the 257 m high cliff, you can get a good view of Nishinoshima Island, and the neighbouring Chiburijima Island. Sometimes you can find horses and cows grazing here and in the surrounding areas. Endemic plants, such as Oki dandelion, can be found here too!The Kuniga Coast Hiking Trail starts here and will bring you down to Tsūtenkyō Arch, and you can get a better view of Matengai Cliff near the halfway point of the trail.

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Access
  • From Beppu Port About 25 minutes by car About 40 minutes by bicycle About 30 minutes by town bus Please make sure to check the bus information. From April to October, the bus runs only to the Kuniga Bay parking lot, and the number of buses is small.
Language 日本語
Other *Cows and horses are kept in this area. Please keep a safe distance from them as the animals might become aggressive if they feel irritated by human actions. *The walking trail is not covered, and gear for all weather conditions is recommended. *There are no shops or restaurants nearby, so make sure you take food and drink with you.
Last Update ： 2023.02.03   Oki Islands Geopark Management Bureau

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