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Nagame-no-hama (Koshikijima)

In Japanese: 長目の浜(甑島)
Nagame-no-hama (Koshikijima)
Photo: At by At / CC BY-SA 3.0, resized

A sandbar about 4 km long on Kami-Koshiki Island that separates the sea from a chain of lagoons. Lookouts above give wide views of the lagoons and the sea.

National Natural Monument (plant communities of Nagame-no-hama and the lagoons)

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Getting there
High-speed boat from Sendai Port to Sato Port (about 50 min), then about 10 min by car from Sato Port
Few buses — check times or join a tour
Good to know
The boat runs only twice a day from Sendai Port (8:50 and 14:30); check Koshikijima Shosen for the latest timetable. Parking available.
Time needed
1 h 30 min

Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-15. Report outdated info