Jogasaki
Also known as: 城ヶ崎, Jogasaki (Jogasaki-kaigan). Rock: basalt/andesite volcanic sea-cliff.
Dramatic Izu sea-cliffs; ocean; Kadowaki lighthouse + suspension bridge; tourist coast
The climbing
What there is to climb at Jogasaki, and whether a mixed-ability group can split up here.
theCrag 180 routes across coastal sectors
Circus 5.12c; Cam Friday 5.10b; Taigan Fist 5.9; Sunset Wall steep testpieces 5.10-5.13
Family Crack (easier trad) + Sunset (hard sport) + TR-only cliffs; sectors dispersed along coast
Tourist coast; some sectors need rappel to beach; tide-aware; moderate group fit
Rock & setting
Young volcanic basalt/andesite (columnar); featured; salt-exposed, verify fixed gear
Volcanic sea-cliff sport + trad; steep/overhanging (Sunset approx 115deg) plus vertical technical + cracks; very exposed to sea/salt
Mostly S/SE/SW; sunny/warm in winter; little shade
Popular winter weekends; tourists on cliff-top trail. Confirm.
Season & conditions
Oct-Apr prime; humid/hot Jun-Sep; tsuyu Jun; swell/tide dependent. Confirm.
Oct-Apr (colder months preferred; dark S-facing rock warm in winter sun)
Winter sun on south walls; ocean setting; whale-season coast views
Sea swell/high waves; salt spray; summer heat/humidity; typhoon season. Confirm.
Approach & gear
Within Jogasaki NP; new bolting banned without JFA + NP permission; many routes now TR-only; paid parking. Confirm.
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Coastal hiking trail from Futo / Jogasaki-kaigan / Izu-kogen stns approx 30-40 min; some sectors require rappel to beach; paid parking
Izukyu line to Jogasaki-kaigan/Izu-kogen/Futo; car approx 90 min from Tokyo
Draws + trad rack; long slings; salt-resistant/checked gear; TR setups some sectors; good mobile signal. Confirm.
Izu-kogen/Ito hotels, guesthouses, campsites; tourist accommodation
Tourist-town amenities; toilets; cafes; paid parking
Bolting & safety
Sea-salt corrodes fixed gear - inspect; new bolting prohibited; many sectors TR-only. Confirm.
Tides/waves/swell; rappel access; corroded fixed gear; slippery salted rock; TR-only sectors; respect NP/tourists
None required; trad/sea-cliff experience advised; local guides available
Police 110; fire/ambulance 119; coast guard 118; good access/signal
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand crag report. Coordinates are approximate.