Beach & Waterfront · Amino, Kyotango
Yuhigaura Beach 夕日ヶ浦海岸
Long sandy beach on the Tango coast famous for sunsets over the Sea of Japan, backed by an onsen resort.
PriceFree
Getting thereYuhigaura-Kitsu-Onsen Station (Kyoto Tango Railway), about 20 min
Time needed1-2 hours
Best timeSummer, sunset
AddressHamazume, Amino-cho, Kyotango, Kyoto
About
Yuhigaura ('sunset bay') is a gently shelving beach facing west, where sunsets turn the sky and wet sand gold, and the Yuhigaura Onsen ryokan along the shore are known for winter crab. It is a popular swimming beach in summer.
Highlights
- Sea of Japan sunsets
- Long shallow sandy beach
- Onsen ryokan along the shore
- Crab cuisine in winter
Tips
- Kyoto Tango Railway to Yuhigaura-Kitsu-Onsen Station
- Check sunset time and arrive 30 min early
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