Kotohikihama Beach
Open by month
Open in January. No seasonal closure recorded. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): open.
Open in February. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in March. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in April. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in May. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in June. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in July — at its best.
Open in August — at its best.
Open in September. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in October. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in November. No seasonal closure recorded.
Open in December. No seasonal closure recorded. New Year (Dec 29 – Jan 3): open.
Checked against the official site on 2026-10-19.
A 1.8 km white-sand beach on the Tango coast whose sand squeaks underfoot, with a stretch that booms like a drum.
Natural Monument; Place of Scenic Beauty
Nearby
- Ine Boathouses ≈ 50 min by car
- Kinosaki Onsen ≈ 55 min by car
- Genbudo Cave ≈ 1 h by car
- Izushi Castle Town ≈ 1 h 10 min by car
- Amanohashidate ≈ 1 h 25 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Best time
- July, August
- Getting there
- Tankai bus from Amino Station (Kyoto Tango Railway), about 15 min, then a 5-min walk. About 15 min by car
Easier with a tour or car - Fee
- Free
- Good to know
- Swimming beach and campsite in summer
- Time needed
- 1 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-19. Report outdated info