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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Kakuda Cliffs
Black volcanic cliffs rising out of the Sea of Japan
By Bryan Baier
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Reyzi Enditya
8 years ago
i dont know this is in niigata
Cathy Cawood
8 years ago
Such an incredible first photo! Looks like a great place.
It's gorgeous!
Anonymous
10 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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