Sotomo Sea Caves
In Japanese: 蘇洞門
About 6 km of granite cliffs, sea caves and arches on the north shore of the Uchitomi Peninsula. A 60-minute cruise from Obama port passes rock formations such as the Daimon and Komon arches.
National Place of Scenic Beauty
Nearby
- Obama Nishigumi & Sanchomachi ≈ 25 min by car
- Myotsuji Temple ≈ 40 min by car
- Mikata Five Lakes & Rainbow Line Summit Park ≈ 40 min by car
- Fukui Prefectural Varve Museum ≈ 45 min by car
- Uriwari Falls ≈ 45 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Cruise boats leave from Wakasa Fisherman's Wharf, about 15 min walk from JR Obama Sta.
- Fee
- Cruise: adults ¥2,500, elementary ¥1,200 (plus ¥100 fuel surcharge, Oct 2026)
- Good to know
- Boats at 9:30, 11:00, 12:30, 14:00 and 15:30 (15:30 weekends and holidays only), about 60 min. May be cancelled or rerouted in rough seas. Closed Dec 31–Jan 1
- Time needed
- 1 h 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info