BEACHES & OUTDOORS
Beaches
-
Hamazume Beach (Yuhigaura)
Hamazume beach in the Yuhigaura (sunset inlet) 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 prome...
-
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...
-
Takashima Beach
Takashima Beach is a beautiful white sand beach with a view of the stunning "Tango Matsushima". There are many reefs where you can look for crabs or fish. The car-campsite attached to the beach is also very popular. There is also a campsite available for either tents or campers. The water quali...
-
Nakahama Beach
Nakahama Beach, located in Tango, is a small beach at the northernmost point of Kyoto prefecture. The beach is next to the Nakahama Port, with shallow waters, a sea wall, and calm waves. There is also a campsite if you want to stay the night at this peaceful beach. The water quality of...
-
Tateiwa & Nochigahama Beach
Tateiwa & Nochigahama Beach, located in Tango, is located right next to the most famous geo-spot of Kyotango, Tateiwa. Hashiudo-so, a lodge that welcomes hot spring bathers for day-use, is also nearby, and the beach is even within walking distance from the roadside station Tenki Tenki Tango. T...
-
Kamai Beach
Kamai Beach, located in Kumihama, has a sea wall making the waves gentle and the water shallow. The fine, white sand is beautiful, and the gentle calm makes it feel like a private beach. The water quality of this beach has been rated AA, meaning it is of exceptionally good quality. Details: ...
-
Kazuranohama Beach
Kazuranohama Beach, in Kumihama, is on the east side of the beautiful Shotenkyo sandbar that separates Kumihama Bay and the Sea of Japan. This beach is beautiful with its clear, shallow waters and white sand. Outside of the beach season it is a popular spot for fishing. There is also camping avail...
-
Takano Beach
Takano Beach, located in Tango, is small with a private beach feel to it. The beach is next to the Takano Port, overlooking Cape Inugamisaki, and is equipped with a seawall, giving a great place to try fishing from. The water quality of this beach has been rated AA, meaning it is of exceptionally ...
-
Shotenkyo Beach
Shotenkyo beach is on the western side of the Shotenkyo sandbar. It is a beautiful beach with white sands and green pine trees. It is the westernmost part of the 8km "long beach", the longest beach in Kansai which starts in Hamazume to the east. The beach is very active in the summer with beac...
