Senjojiki (Wakayama) 千畳敷

Over the millennia, waves of the Pacific Ocean have continually crashed into the Wakayama coastline, creating spectacular clusters of jagged rock formations. The surfaces, however, are completely smooth, allowing for an unusual coastal hike.

The closest transport hub to Senjojiki is JR Shirahama Station.

Take the Kuroshio Limited Express from JR Shin-Osaka Station.

The Meiko Bus from JR Shirahama Station takes roughly 15 minutes to reach Senjo-guchi Stop.

Senjojiki, literally "one thousand tatami mats," is a vast rock plateau in the popular beach resort town of Shirahama that reaches out into the Pacific Ocean. Its flat, multi-tiered formation means that visitors can wander out towards the sea.

A visit to Senjojiki is ideally combined with a short trip along the coast to see the romantic rock islet known as Engetsuto Island and the Sandanbeki Caves—once a hideout for the Kumano Suigun Navy.