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Kayaauchibanta (Deep Water Solo)

International > Asia > Japan > Okinawa Prefecture > Okinawa

Description

A great place to climb during a hot sunny day. Cool off with psicobloc! Recommend bringing Shoes you dont Mind getting wet, Liquid chalk, a swim suit, and a tube/kayak/SUP. This area is visible from the road going north on 58 towards hedo. Routes Ranging from 5.10-5.13 with super deep water underneath you to protect from falls. Make sure you check the sea condition as things can get dangerous near the rocks in rough surf. during high tide it is easier to get on the wall.

Getting There

Going north on 58 towards cape hedo turn off before the last tunnel into a parking lot for a marina. There should be a Telephone booth here. from the parking lot, go down the path near the tunnel until you see a Restroom. go past the Restroom and go down the stairs toward the water. Walk along the shore until you reach the sea wall. scramble over the tetra pods and follow the shoreline until you feel like getting in and swimming/kayaking/sup. Swim/Walk/Paddle board toward the cliff. go until you reach two caves. in the left cave is mermaid rock. here you can scramble up and ditch all the gear you dont need to climb. you are now in the climbing area enjoy.

Routes from Left to Right

5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b
 2
Mermaid Barista
Sport
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b
 4
Typhoon Enema
Sport
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Mermaid Barista
 2
5.10c 6b 20 VII 20 E2 5b Sport
Typhoon Enema
 4
5.10d 6b+ 21 VII+ 21 E3 5b Sport

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