Summer Seaside Plan

Rent a Car

Departing from Kyoto enjoy the drive through the hills and forests before you reach Kyotango.

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Lunch At Heron

Have your lunch by the bayside at the quaint waterside cottage Heron. The menu is simple but features local produce and homemade cooking. The desserts are a must try with seasonal items as well as victoria sponge cake made with local fruit jam.

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Take a Boat Ride Around Kumihama Bay

The boat captain will be your guide as he takes you to visit a deserted island. The captain likes to give you a rush so brace yourself for the speed to change, it's sure to be a thrill. They have plans for just a sightseeing boat trip, a BBQ trip and various overnight stay plans. You're sure to find the plan for you.

Boat Capacity:

10 people

Boat trip fee:

¥2000 (drink included)

Local Sake Tasting

As you drive around the bay take a stop at Kinoshita Brewery. Here you can enjoy a sake tasting, and shopping for some tasty locally brewed sake. They also have non-alcoholic sake flavoured soft serve ice cream for designated drivers and minors.

Please note:

Japan has a zero-tolerance policy on drink driving, so the driver unfortunately cannot taste any sake.

Kinoshita Brewery Website

Fruit Smoothie

Between Kumihama and Shotenkyo there are a lot of fruit stands along the road, they are associated with local farms and orchards selling to passersby. While all are worth a stop, a few of them are part of the 'Fruits Trail' which sells frozen fruit smoothies, a delicious way to keep cool.

Kyotango Produce

Ice Cream at Dairy Kitchen Sora

If you fancy an ice cream and a coffee break, pay a visit to Dairy Kitchen Sora. They have a heard of Jersey cows on site and make fresh ice cream and cheeses. They have a cafe where you can enjoy a coffee too.

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Explore Shotenkyo

Take a walk around the Shotenkyo sandbar before checking in to your ryokan. The houses built on the bayside are packed together to ensure that every house has access to a pier to tie their fishing boat to. The close construction as earned these houses the nickname the 'eels nest'. Take the bridge across the straight connecting Kumihama Bay and the Sea of Japan to see the boats passing by from above.

At the Ryokan

After checking-in to your ryokan, relax in your room, or take a soak in the onsen before dinner.

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Beach Supplies

Pick up what you need for the beach from the local supermarket and then get yourself a spot on the beach. At the supermarket don't forget to get a disposable grill, they also have a lot of pre-sliced meat and sauces ready to grab off the shelf, as well as paper plates to make clean-up a breeze.

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Beach BBQ

With the food and a disposable grill from the super market you're ready to have yourself a private beach BBQ.

Please Note:

Make sure you dispose of your coals, BBQ, and other rubbish properly.

Beach Swing 'Yurari'

The beach swing is the pride of the Yuhigaura Tourism Association, and with good cause. Made from drift wood it's a monument to making something beautiful and functional out of discarded materials. It's also a popular spot for photos; if you ask nicely most people will be happy to take a picture of your entire group for you to remember the occasion.

Stand-up Paddle Boarding

A great way to have fun at the beach is by hiring a paddle board. All necessary equipment can be rented and beginners can get instructions from the helpful staff. Make sure you book a timeslot in advance.

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Ice Cream at Royal Merry

If you're looking for a sweet way to cool down take a short walk into town and visit Royal Merry for some ice cream. It's made with local milk and fruit and they even have a soft serve drizzled with local honey and a piece of honeycomb as a garnish.

Royal Merry (Japanese)

Check-in

With an abundance of places to stay in Yuhigaura, as well as a sunset so beautiful they named the area after it it's worth staying nearby.

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Soak in the Onsen

After a day of running around the beach, swimming in the sea, and paddling about you'll probably be ready for a relaxing soak in the hot spring. Or just relax in your room while waiting for dinner.

Watch the Sunset

Yuhigaura means 'Sunset Inlet', it's named after the view of the sun setting into the sea. In fact it is in the top 100 best places in Japan to watch the sunset from.

Souvenir Shopping

Kanihan in Yuhigaura has lots of great sweets and goods to pick up as a souvenir of your time in Kyotango.

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Sea Kayaking

The Sea Kayak experience will get you out beyond the beaches where you can find hidden coves, only accessible from the sea; and sea caves, where you can get shelter from the sun.

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Ajikobo 'Flavour Factory' Hisami

Using local fish and vegetables Hisami makes some of the most delicious and fresh dishes you will ever taste. There is also a beautiful view out over the Sea of Japan.

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Tateiwa

Tateiwa or 'standing rock' is made of hardened magma which is tougher than the surrounding stone. If you didn't see it while your were kayaking it is well worth a look from the land.

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Onaru Burial Mounds

See the burial mounds dating back to the end of the 6th century, made of the hard stone from Tateiwa.

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Tenki Tenki Tango

Before leaving Kyotango make sure you pick up any final souvenirs from Tenki Tenki Tango.

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