EXPLORING A JAPANESE ATLANTIS ISLAND CAVE｜Day 89 - Saga
The Nanatsugama Caves, designated as a natural monument of Japan, are spectacular caves formed from the infamous rough waves of the Genkai Sea pounding against the cliffs and eroding them away over many long years. As the Japanese name suggests, the Nanatsugama Caves consists of seven caves in a row formed by deep erosion into the cliff face, and this scenery is one which strikes onlookers by the marvels of nature. The largest of the caves has an opening of 3 meters and depth of 110 meters. The caves can be enjoyed leisurely on a cruise boat. There is a grassy plateau above the caves, with a lookout and walking trail, and it is often buzzing with numerous sightseers. The area around Nanatsugama is also popular as a fishing destination. Legend says that Empress Jingu discarded an earthen vessel here that was memorabilia for her troops winning the war with Korea, and there is a shrine here called Dokizaki Shrine which worships her.
● Access: To Nanatsugama sea cave From train station: 20-minute taxi ride from Karatsu Station on the JR Karatsu Line and Chikuhi Line Car: 60-minute drive from Nagasaki Expressway Taku IC Bus: Get on Showa Bus bound for Yobuko via Minato at Karatsu Oteguchi Bus Center, get off at Nanatsugama stop and walk for 20 minutes ● Parking Lot: Nanatsugama Parking Lot accommodates 110 cars (free of charge) ● Contact: Division of Tourism, Karatsu City Government, Tel: +81-955-72-9127 ● Tourist pleasure boat Marinepal Yobuko, Tel: +81-955-82-3001 Sails from Yobuko Port every hour for 40-minute cruise at Nanatsugama Caves ● Fees: Nanatsugama pleasure boat “IKA MARU”: 1,500 yen for adult, 750 yen for child (10% applicable to groups of 10 or more people) ● Opening Hours: Nanatsugama pleasure boat “IKA MARU”: 9:30 - 16:30 (throughout a year) ● Departure time: Every hour, a cruise takes 40 minutes
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