Nanatsugama Caves

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Nanatsugama Caves

Enjoy the cruise to get up close and personal with nature's art created throughout the ages.

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The Nanatsugama Caves are designated as a National Natural Monument. It is a scenic spot formed by basalt rocks jutting out into the sea and eroded by the rough waves of the Genkai Sea over a long period of time.

The cliffs are deeply gouged, and there are seven caves lining the cliffs, as the name implies. The largest cave has a 3 m frontage and a depth of 110 m. Visitors can see columnar joints formed when lava cools and hardens, and the rock surfaces are regularly arranged like pillars.

Sightseeing cruises departing every hour from Yobuko Port will bring you closer to places to experience the menacing forces of nature. The cruise lasts about 40 minutes and is one of the must-do activities in Yobuko, with views of the Yobuko Ohashi Bridge and the Fukuoka and Nagasaki areas from the boat.

The top of Nanatsugama is a grassy field with an observation deck and boardwalk, ideal for a leisurely walk on a sunny day. At the northern end of the cape, there is a shrine dedicated to Empress Jingu, which is also worth visiting. The Nanatsugama area is also popular as a fishing spot.

Highlights

  • Enjoy a cruise to see the large sea caves formed by nature.
  • If wave conditions allow, you may even be able to enter the caves!
  • The top of Nanatsugama is a grassy field that is pleasant to walk on.
  • It is also popular as a fishing spot.

Photos

  • White waves crashing into Nanatsugama
Photo provider: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation

    White waves crashing into Nanatsugama Photo provider: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation

  • The sightseeing cruise Ika-maru departs from Yobuko Port.
Photo provider: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation

    The sightseeing cruise Ika-maru departs from Yobuko Port. Photo provider: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation

  • Let’s explore inside the cave!
Photo provider: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation

    Let’s explore inside the cave! Photo provider: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation

  • Nanatsugama has unique rock surfaces.
Photo provider: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation

    Nanatsugama has unique rock surfaces. Photo provider: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation

  • Inside the cave
Photo provider: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation

    Inside the cave Photo provider: Saga Prefectural Tourism Federation

Reviews

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  • 林雲珠

    搭著船欣賞這洞窟感受到大自然的鬼斧神工,因浪有點大,我們沒有進去只有繞著而行,有點可惜!

  • 小優

    自然海岸線景觀很不錯,步道安全性維持很好,時間不夠沒辦法搭乘遊覽船有點可惜。

Details

Name in Japanese
七ツ釜
Postal Code
847-0135
Address
Yakataishi, Karatsu City, Saga
Telephone
0955-74-3355 (Karatsu Tourism Association)
0120-425-194 (Marine Pal Yobuko Sightseeing cruise)
Holiday
Open throughout the year (The sightseeing cruise are open all year round but are subject to cancellation due to bad sea conditions)
Fare
Nanatsugama sightseeing cruise Ika-maru: Adults 2,000 yen, Elementary school students 1,000 yen, 1 preschooler per adult free
Directions
Take Showa Bus from Karatsu Bus Center, get off at Nanatsugama Iriguchi bus stop, then walk for 20 minutes.
Credit Cards
Not accepted
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)