Kuniga Coast

Kuniga Coast on Nishinoshima Island in the Oki Islands runs along some of the most dramatic sea cliffs along the Sea of Japan. The 257-meter Matengai cliff face drops almost vertically into turquoise water, and a grassy trail runs along the top. Elsewhere on the coast, the Tsutenkyo natural rock arch spans a channel carved by centuries of wave action, and an 18-meter waterfall drops directly into the sea. Horses and cattle graze freely along the coastal meadows, completely unbothered by the scenery. A sightseeing boat from Urago Port covers the whole coastline if walking is not appealing. The Oki Islands require a ferry from Sakaiminato or a short flight, but the remoteness keeps the coast unhurried.