Kurusu no Umi (Cross Sea)
In Japanese: 願いが叶うクルスの海
On Cape Hyuga, a huge reef split by the waves forms a cross ('kurusu') about 200 m across; with the rocks beside it, it resembles the kanji for 'wish come true'. A wishing bell hangs at the lookout.
Nearby
- Omi Shrine ≈ 15 min by car
- Mimitsu Historic Port Town ≈ 30 min by car
- Mt. Atago Observatory ≈ 40 min by car
- Yaken Falls (Mt Osuzu) ≈ 55 min by car
- Mt Mukabaki and Mukabaki Falls ≈ 1 h by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- About 15 min by car from JR Hyugashi Station
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- Open access; 22 free parking spaces; about 3 min by car from Umagase
- Time needed
- 30 min
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info