Friday 25 January 2013

Singing sand beach - Kotohikihama(琴引浜)

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Official name of the swimming beach= Kakezu-kaisui-yokujo(掛津海水浴場)
The beach is known as Japan's the biggest singing sand beach which is about 1.8km long.
When you step on the sand, it makes light sound.
Additionally, the beach is appointed as a natural treasure and a place of scenic beauty.

FREE small hot spring is also available on the beach.
The hot spring is OPEN 15:00-19:00 (swimming season 10:00-19:00), CLOSED in winter.

Facility available on the beach(1st July- 31st Aug):
Shower, Toilets, Changing room and shop for snacks&drinks
Smoking is NOT allowed  in the entire beach!!
Location:
Kakezu, Amino, Kyotango, Kyoto京都府京丹後市網野町掛津 Click here for MAP!
Access :
*From Amino(網野) train station, 10mins by bus (Taizasen line間人線,towards Mineyama峰山or Kaigansen line海岸線 towards Kyogamisaki経ヶ岬) and get off at Kotohikihama(琴引浜) Bus fare:200yen/single. From the bus stop 10mins walk.

*From Amino train station, 20mins(4km) by bicycle. In the station, two rental bicycle are available, OPEN 9:00-17:00, Fee: 2hrs 300yen, 3hrs 400yen, 1day 500yen, Deposit 1000yen(you will get it back when you return the bicycle)

*From Mineyama(峰山) train station, 30mins by bus( (Taizasen line間人線,towards Mineyama峰山or Kaigansen line海岸線 towards Kyogamisaki経ヶ岬) and get off at Kotohikihama(琴引浜) Bus fare:200yen/single. From the bus stop 10mins walk.