Kotohikihama Beach (Kotohiki)
Set within a national park, the long pristine pale golden sands of Kotohikihama beach are both beautiful and quite unique. Described as “singing sand” the sand here is famous for emitting a squeaking sound when walked on. This is the result of the combination of the quartz sand and exceptionally clean water.
Kotohikihama beach is designated a national natural monument and a great deal of effort is made to maintain this status including regular beach cleans and it.
Also known as Kotohikihama Kakezu, the beach is home to a hot spring, which beachgoers can bathe in for free. It can be a little on the hot side so it is worth checking before you jump straight in.
Another nearby quirky feature of the beach is the Zenigata Sunae, a large sand sculpture of an Edo period coin set among the dunes.
Nearest town/city
Miyazu
Also known as:
Kotohiki
Facilities
- Shower
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Honshu
Japan
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