Beach & Waterfront · Amino, Kyotango
Kotohikihama Beach 琴引浜
One of Japan's largest 'singing sand' beaches on the Tango coast, where dry sand squeaks underfoot.
PriceFree
Getting thereKotohikihama bus stop (from Amino Station, Kyoto Tango Railway)
Time needed1-2 hours
Best timeJuly-August, dry days
AddressKakezu, Amino-cho, Kyotango, Kyoto 629-3113
About
Kotohikihama's quartz-rich sand squeaks or 'sings' when you walk on it in dry weather, a rare phenomenon protected as a national Natural Monument and Place of Scenic Beauty. The clean 1.8 km beach in Sanin Kaigan Geopark has a strict no-smoking, no-litter rule and a small visitor center.
Highlights
- Singing sand (natural monument)
- Clear Sea of Japan water
- Hot spring 'sand bath' spot at the east end
- Geopark coastline
Tips
- Whole beach is no-smoking
- Sand sings best when dry; rub it with your feet
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