# Senjojiki

> A vast sloping shelf of soft sandstone on the Shirahama coast, carved into broad steps by the waves and named for being as wide as a thousand tatami mats; a celebrated sunset spot.

- Prefecture: Wakayama
- Type: Landmark
- Address: Shirahama, Wakayama, Japan
- Opening hours: Mon–Sun 00:00–23:59
- Admission: Free
- Official site: https://www.nankishirahama.jp/spot/531/

Senjojiki is a great sloping platform of soft Tertiary sandstone on the western edge of Shirahama, where the strata dip gently into the sea and centuries of waves have cut the rock into broad, layered steps. Its name means 'a thousand tatami mats', a nod to the sheer expanse of stone that visitors can walk out across almost to the water's edge. The pale rock takes on warm colour in the late afternoon, making it one of the most popular places on the coast to watch the sun sink into the Pacific, and it sits within a short distance of the Sandanbeki cliffs and Engetsuto island. There is no admission fee and the terrace is open at all hours, though the rock can be slippery when wet.

## FAQ

### How do I get to Senjojiki?

Take a bus toward Sandanbeki from JR Shirahama Station (about 25 minutes) and get off near the Senjojiki stop, or drive; there is free parking and it is a few minutes from Sandanbeki.

### Is it safe to walk on the Senjojiki rocks?

You can walk freely across the terrace, but the sandstone is slippery when wet and there are no railings at the sea edge, so keep back from the waves and take care in windy or stormy weather.

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Source: Senjojiki — Japan Voyage