Hamazume Beach (Yuhigaura)

Hamazume beach in the Yuhigaura (sunset bay) resort area is located in Amino, and is an area famous for its beautiful sunsets. In the moment right before the sun touches the horizon, the golden reflection on the ocean surface is like a beautiful mirror. Stretching along the shoreline is the promena…

Hatchohama Beach

Hachohama Beach, located in Amino, is like a beach in a tropical resort. The waters are shallow, making this beach a popular destination for surfers. Hachohama Sea Side Park is also located here, and has play equipment for children. This beach is a few minutes away by car from “Asamogawa Onsen, Sh…

Kotohikihama Kakezu Beach

Kotohikihama, Kakezu Beach is a famous beach located in Amino. Most known for its “Singing Sand,” and is often included in the top 100 lists of tourist destinations. Kotohikihama was also designated by the Japanese government as a Natural Monument, and became the first smoke-free beach in the world.…

Kotohikihama Asobi Beach

Kotohikihama Asobi Beach, located in Amino, is a beautiful beach at the eastern end of Kotohikihama and features the singing sand. This beach also has a shore reef area, perfect for children to play in. Camping is available at Asobi Beach The water quality of this beach has been rated A, meanin…

Kobama Beach

Kobama Beach, located in Amino, has a beautiful shore with shallow waters and white sand. The eastern side of the shore has a promenade, where visitors can walk towards Kotobikihama Beach. Nearby accommodations are only a few minutes on foot from the shore. The water quality of this beach has bee…

Goshikihama Beach

Designated as an Underwater Park, Goshikihama is a rocky beach with irregularly shaped rocks that have been eroded by the waves of the Sea of Japan over the years. The name "Go Shiki" (five colors) comes from the colourful stones that shine at the edge of the shore.

Northernmost Meridian Tower

The Northernmost Meridian Tower is located in Amino along the coastal road heading towards the Shichiryu Pass. It marks the northernmost point of the Japan Standard Time Meridian Line. It stands at 135 degrees east longitude and displays the standard time in Japan and the rest of the world.

Lake Hanare

Lake Hanare is the largest freshwater lake in Kyoto Prefecture, as well as a Class B river. The Lake Hanare Park is on a mountain peninsula sticking into the lake. It has promenades for walks and benches for resting, there is a small children's play area too. In the Spring, the lakeside is brighten…

Kotohikihama Beach

Kotohikihama Beach is famous for its singing sand and as a scenic spot with white sand and pine trees. It stretches on for 1.8 kilometers. The beach has also been designated by Japan as a Natural Monument and Scenic Beauty. The squeaking noise made with each step is due to the friction of the quart…