Ocean Views
Kushimoto marks the southernmost point of Honshu and is famed for the striking Hashigui-iwa Rocks, stretching out into the sea near Hashigui Beach. The area offers excellent diving and dolphin encounters through the Kushimoto Marine Park and Marine Center, showcasing coral reefs shaped by the Kuroshio Current. Just offshore, Kii Ōshima Island features the rugged Umikongō coast, the Kashinozaki Lighthouse, and the Kushimoto Turkish Memorial and Museum. With scenic coastline, marine biodiversity, and unique international history, Kushimoto is a destination of both natural and cultural depth.
