Umanose Cave — Attraction in Miura

This is the main attraction in jogashima island. This place is so amazing and photogenic 😊. Even there were more than 13 bridal photo shoot was going on the day I visited. So, even in Japanese, it’s a famous place to have good views. We can enjoy the mountain, sea and the black rock beach. There is no road so you have to walk. I will not recommend to bring your toddler. It’s not stroller friendly. But it’s worth visiting for one day trip. There are a secret place just behind the main cave. Don’t forget to bring some food also so that you can enjoy the nature without being hungry. On a great day, Mount Fuji can be also...

Small boats used to pass through the Umanose Arch during high-tide until the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake lifted the seabed up by about 1.4 meters (4.6 ft) bringing the entire arch above sea level and creating a newly exposed rocky coastline. The entire coastline on this side of the island is mostly submerged at high tide. The huge wave in the distance is broken up by the rocks and becomes a tiny, gentle wave by the time it reaches the point where I took the second photo. Check out the Pix4Japan YouTube channel showing the sites and sounds from this photo shoot to get a true vibe of...

城ヶ島の南岸にある景勝地の一つです。波の浸食によって岩が繰り抜かれ、洞門が出来上がりました。かつては洞門下を小舟が行き交うことが出来ましたが、関東大震災の影響で周辺の地盤が隆起し、完全に陸化しました。このスポットは、関東大震災による地盤の隆起の名残を残すスポットの一つでもあります。 城ヶ島の景勝地の一つではあるものの、城ヶ島そのものが人気の高い景勝地であるため、わざわざこのスポットのみに焦点を充てるような観光客誘導はなされていません。このスポット専用の駐車場もありません。この洞門以外に特段目を見張るような景勝は、周囲には少なくとも視認できる範囲には無く、それもあってか休日でも大混雑するようなスポットではありません。余裕をもって記念撮影等をすることが出来ると思います。 洞門の上部は既に亀裂が入っているほどもろくなっているため、崩れるのも時間の問題かもしれません。上部は歩行禁止な上、洞門をくぐるのも禁止となっています。

This is one of the scenic spots on the southern coast of Jogashima Island. Over time, the waves carved out the rock to form a natural arch. In the past, small boats could pass under it, but the Great Kanto Earthquake caused the surrounding land to rise, turning it completely into solid ground. This spot is a visible reminder of the seismic uplift caused by the earthquake. While it’s a notable scenic spot on Jogashima, the island itself is renowned for its natural beauty, so this particular location isn't heavily promoted as a standalone attraction. There is no dedicated parking lot for this site, and there are few other noteworthy sights nearby within visible range. As a result, even on weekends, the area rarely gets crowded, allowing visitors plenty of time to take commemorative photos at their leisure. Please note that the arch's upper section has developed cracks and is becoming fragile, making its collapse a possibility in the future. For safety reasons, walking on top of the arch or passing underneath it’s...