Takeno Beach

What it is

• A sandy beach within the San'in Kaigan National Park and Geopark.
• A former port for Kitamaebune merchant ships during the Edo period.
• A top-rated swimming destination designated by the Ministry of the Environment.

What to see

• The 800-meter stretch of sand facing the Sea of Japan.
• The Kitamaekan museum featuring a restored ship and maritime artifacts.
• Takano Shrine which houses ship votive tablets and orientation stones.
• The Tanjyo-no-shio workshop where visitors can make salt from seawater.
• Views of the nearby Nekozaki Peninsula.

Getting there

• A 20-minute walk from JR Takeno Station.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.