Hamazume Beach

Overview

Hamazume Beach is a shoreline in the Hamazume district of Amino-cho, Kyotango, Kyoto Prefecture, also known as Yuhigaura Beach or Tokoyohama. It is celebrated as a scenic spot for beautiful sunsets and was chosen as one of Japan's Hundred Best Sunsets. In 1987 it was also named one of Japan's 100 Best White Sand and Green Pine landscapes.

Highlights

• ●A scenic sunset spot chosen among Japan's Hundred Best Sunsets
• ●Named among Japan's 100 Best White Sand and Green Pine sites in 1987
• ●Also known as Yuhigaura Beach and Tokoyohama
• ●A legend that Tajimamori brought the tachibana citrus tree here

History

The beach carries a legend that it is the oldest place in Japan to which the tachibana citrus tree was brought by Tajimamori. In 1987 it was designated one of Japan's 100 Best White Sand and Green Pine landscapes by the association for protecting the greenery of Japan's pines.

Map

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Suggested itinerary

1. 1Arrive at the shoreline in the Hamazume district
2. 2View the pines and sandy beach recognized among the 100 Best White Sand and Green Pine sites
3. 3Walk along the shoreline and enjoy the scenery of this beauty spot
4. 4Watch the sunset scenery at the hour of dusk

Did you know?

💡 A legend holds that it is the oldest place in Japan to which the tachibana citrus tree was brought by Tajimamori.

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