Matengai Cliff

4.5

This sheer 250-meter cliff is part of the Kuniga Coast in the national park on Nishinoshima Island, part of the Oki Islands. The whole area, including the Matengai Cliff, has been designated a National Place of Scenic Beauty. The precipitous faces of these rough basalt coastal cliffs worn down by the movement of the sea look as though they were cut with a knife. The area has been chosen as one of Japan's top 100 sunset viewing spots. About two kilometers of boardwalk connect the Matengai Cliff and Kuniga Beach. It's not so far, but as there is also a 250-meter difference in elevation, getting there and back takes from 60 to 90 minutes.

Spot details

Address: Shimane Pref. Okigunnishinoshimachou Uragou Map
Area: Oki Area
Phone: 0851478888
Parking Lot: Available(7spaces)

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

The most beautiful ocean scene of the island

Reviewed : 2017.05.30

Definitely need a car to access this incredible spot, or hiking for a day. But the surreal view is worth it, with the shining sea and gust of air. I felt out of Japan, out of Earth!
Awesome view of nature

Reviewed : 2017.05.27

It was Matengai that made me come to Oki in the first place. When I saw its pictures on the internet I had an instant feeling of going there.. and when I came to see it, it did not disappoint.. It is...
Incredibly beautiful, apart from all the rubbish

Reviewed : 2016.06.04

The walk from Tsutenkyo Arch up to the Matengai cliff along the Kuniga coast is absolutely stunning. We climbed up for the sunset and couldnt ask for more. Wild horses and the famous Oki cows...