Yuhigaura Coast

In short

A coast facing the Sea of Japan in Hamazume, Amino-cho, Kyotango City, also called the Hamazume Coast. True to its name, it is known for the beauty of its sunsets and has been selected as one of "Japan's Top 100 Sunsets." The waters are shallow, and in summer it bustles with families as a swimming beach.

• ​Sunset Sinking into the Horizon​​: In summer, the sun sinks into the horizon, and the combination of waves and the silhouettes of rocks illuminated by the setting sun is a highlight
• ​The Longest Sandy Beach in Kita-Kinki​​: From Shotenkyo in Kumihama-cho to the coast of Hamazume, a beach of white sand and green pines stretches for about 8 kilometers, and it is considered the longest sandy beach in the Kita-Kinki region. An intricate rocky area spreads out on the eastern side of the coast, while a sandy beach continues on the western side
• ​Sand Dunes and Hot Springs​​: Behind the beach lie the Tango Sand Dunes, where coastal plants such as toteiran (Veronica ornata) and yusuge (daylilies) can be seen. The inns of Yuhigaura Onsen line the area near the coast, where you can enjoy both the sunset and hot springs

History and Highlights

​Yuhigaura Coast​ is a coastline facing the Sea of Japan, located in Hamazume, Amino-cho, Kyotango City. It is also called the Hamazume Coast. The name Yuhigaura originally referred to the intricate rocky area on the eastern side of the coast, but today it is sometimes used to refer to the entire Hamazume coastline.

From Shotenkyo in Kumihama-cho to the west all the way to the coast of Hamazume, a beach of white sand and green pines stretches for about 8 kilometers, which is considered to be the longest sandy beach in the Kita-Kinki (northern Kinki) region. True to its name, it is known for the beauty of its sunsets and has been selected as one of "Japan's Top 100 Sunsets."

The waters are shallow, and during the summer, it bustles with families as a swimming beach. There are many hot spring inns near the coast, and the number of visitors enjoying both the sunset and hot springs is increasing.

Viewing and Experience Highlights

• ​Sunset Sinking into the Horizon​​: In summer, the sun sinks into the horizon, and the combination of waves and the silhouettes of rocks illuminated by the setting sun is a highlight. Take your time to watch as the entire beach is dyed red.
• ​Eastern Rocks and Western Sand​​: An intricate rocky area spreads out on the eastern side of the coast, while a sandy beach continues to the west. Compare the contrasting scenery of rock and sand along the same coast.
• ​Sand Dunes and Coastal Flowers​​: Behind the beach, the Tango Sand Dunes stretch from Kumihama-cho to Hamazume. In the sand dunes, coastal plants such as toteiran (Veronica ornata) and yusuge (daylilies) can be seen.

Strolling Tips

If you want to view the sunset, arriving at the beach a little before sundown allows you to enjoy the shifting colors of the sky and sea. The inns of Yuhigaura Onsen line the area near the coast, and soaking in a hot spring after watching the sunset is also recommended. It is about a 25-minute walk from Kyoto Tango Railway's Yuhigaura-Kitsu-Onsen Station. Heading east, you will also find Shizuka-jinja Shrine, where legends of Shizuka Gozen remain, as well as Kotohikihama Beach, where the sand squeaks when you walk on it, and you can visit these places as you travel along the coast.