Aug 19, 2012 - 1 min read

Kakuda Cliffs

Black volcanic cliffs rising out of the Sea of Japan

By Bryan Baier

Community writer

A breaking waves makes a grab for the setting sun

The cave/tunnel entrance to Kakuda Cliffs and the nearby minshuku

Looking north near the middle of the trail

Black cliffs but a white sand ocean floor

On a day with waves a friend and I got this close and still didn't get wet

A volcanic event of millennia past gave rise to Mt. Kakuda and the constant erosion by waves of its seaward flank has left behind the stunning black lava Kakuda Cliffs. A cave/tunnel under the cape that supports a lighthouse leads to a ~400m long trail that traverses the length of the cliffs. The cliffs are an awesome landscape to behold, a favorite local fishing hole, and a fabulous place to see the sunset.

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By Bryan Baier

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Reyzi Enditya 10 years ago

i dont know this is in niigata

Cathy Cawood 10 years ago

Such an incredible first photo! Looks like a great place.

Bryan Baier Photographer 10 years ago

It's gorgeous!

Anonymous 12 years ago

This trail is obviously not for the faint of heart... I don't see ANY guard rails and presumably the drop is 50m-100m. Nice to see that not all sightseeing places in Japan over-protect their visitors with fences and warning signs. Great photos btw.

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