Sunagata Beach

One of the draws of Sunagata Beach in Tango is the crystal clear waters, allowing you to see the corals under the waves. The beach as gentle shallow waters perfect for playing in. Mostly secluded from the road Sunagata has the atmosphere of a private beach, and is only a 5 min walk from a nearby …

Tateiwa (Standing Rock)

Tateiwa rock represents the Tango area in the San’in Kaigan Geopark. It is a huge monolith with a height of 20 meters. This boulder is made up of hardened magma that emerged from a geological stratum, including volcanic dust which accumulated over 15 million years ago. Since rocks which emerged from…

Byobuiwa (folding-screen rock)

Byobuiwa rock is an andesite with a height of 13 meters, and was named for its resemblance to a Japanese folding screen (Byobu) as it rises from the ocean surface. There are 5 smaller rocks in a line towards the north-west which indicate a change in the plateau. There is an observation area along N…

Onaru Burial Mounds

Located on a high plateau that looks down upon Tateiwa Rock, the Onaru burial mounds are a series of 13 tombs dug into the hillside. Volcanic rocks from the Tateiwa Rock were used to line the tombs and construct the roofs. These ancient tombs were built from the end of the 6th century to the beginni…

Kyogamisaki Lighthouse

Kyogamisaki Lighthouse stands on top of a cliff 148 meters above sea level at the most northern point of the Tango Peninsula. Its chalk white color stands in stark contrast to the blue sky and sea. The lighthouse was built in 1898, and is one of five first-order lighthouses in Japan which use a rar…

Sodeshi Rice Terraces

Sandwiched between the craggy mountains of Tangocho and the expansive Sea of Japan, the Sodeshi Rice Terraces are known for their stunning views and fan-like shape. About 400 rice terraces make up this photogenic landscape which has been selected as one of the "Top 100 Rice Terraces in Japan".

Tango Matsushima Islands

Tango Matsushima takes its name from its resemblance to Matsushima, one of the three great views of Japan. The view of the ragged coastline, which goes on until it reaches Cape Kyoga, creates a beautiful silhouette against the morning and evening light. There is an observation deck near Inugasaki B…