Location List
295 potential locations in newly-arrived order.
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ManjoshikiSado City, Niigata Prefecture
This is a flat land formed by the uplift caused by earthquakes (an uplifted wave-cut platform) spreads out. This easily walkable flat land is also a suitable place for gathering seaweed, and in t...
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Hiraiso Marine Fishing Park1-1-66, Hiraiso, Tarumi-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
Located on the eastern side of the Akashi Strait, this expansive fishing park stretches 1,400 meters from east to west. It offers panoramic views of Osaka Bay, Awaji Island, and the Akashi Kaikyo B...
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other facilities beaches/shores/coastlinesSpecifications
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Azur Maiko11, Kaigan-dori, Tarumi-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
An artificial beach approximately 800 meters long, located near the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge.
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HOTEL SETRE(KOBE・MAIKO)11-1, Kaigan-dori, Tarumi-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
A hotel featuring a distinctive semi-circular concrete and glass structure, with views of the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge and Awaji Island right before your eyes
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Sumaura Park5, Ichinotani-cho, Suma-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
This park is situated on a sloping terrain that stretches from the coastal pine grove to Mount Tekkai and Mount Hachibuse. It was once the site of a historic battle between the Genji and Heike clan...
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Former Conveyor Belt Pier at Ichinotani-choIchinotani-cho, Suma-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
This is the terminus of the belt conveyor tunnel used to transport soil for land reclamation on an artificial island in Kobe. From this pier, the soil was loaded onto ships and transported to the r...
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Sumaura Fishing Port6, Sumaura-dori, Suma-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
A fishing port located between JR Suma Station and Suma Fishing Park.
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Kobe Suma Yacht Harbour1-1-4, Wakamiya-cho, Suma-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
This yacht harbor consists of two yards—one north and one south—and an administration building. The administration building houses a marine shop and an observation deck open to the public.
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boats & ships (interior & exterior) beaches/shores/coastlines lighthouses/wharfs/piersSpecifications
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Kobe Airport Nishi Ryokuchi8-2, Kobe Airport, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
A seaside park located on Kobe Airport Island. It features palm trees, lawns, and a lagoon with a white sandy beach.
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RAVIMANA KOBE8-2, Kobe Airport, Chuo-ku, Kobe, Hyogo, Japan
A seaside wedding venue located on Kobe Airport Island. It features two standalone chapels, a standalone house-style venue, and banquet facilities, all with a resort-like atmosphere.
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Katsurahama BeachKochi City, Kochi Prefecture
One of Kochi’s most celebrated scenic spots, this coastline curves gracefully between Ryuzumisaki and Ryuomisaki. White sand, multicolored pebbles, green pine trees, and the deep blue sea create a ...
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natural reserves/sanctuaries/scenic spots beaches/shores/coastlines seashores on Pacific Ocean sideFavorites -
Maejima IslandSetouchi City, Okayama Prefecture
This island, with a circumference of about 10 km and a population of roughly 140 residents, features sea‑facing fields, vacant houses, rocky shores, and a cluster of unfinished stone blocks origina...
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Sun Beach MaejimaSetouchi City, Okayama Prefecture
Open as a beach and campground during May, July, and August, this area is surrounded by small capes that create scenery reminiscent of a secluded private beach. With only one access road, security ...
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Takahama BeachNagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture
Located on the western edge of Nagasaki, Takahama Beach is known for its distinctive rock formations, including Tsunakake Rock and the Meoto (Wedded) Rocks. The beach stretches for nearly 1 kilo...
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Iwaki Sun MarinaIwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture
This marina is dedicated to pleasure boats. Because the entrance is located on higher ground, the view from the long bridge leading to the parking area is spectacular, creating an ideal setting for...
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Tunegami PeninsulaWakasa Cho, Fukui Prefecture
Projecting into the heart of Wakasa Bay, the Tsunegami Peninsula is encircled by remarkably clear waters. As no major rivers flow into nearby Sekumi Bay or the Shikiami area, the coastline is famed...
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Ganryujima IslandShimonoseki City, Yamaguchi Prefecture
This uninhabited island lies about 250 meters off the eastern shore of Hikonoshima Enoura in Shimonoseki City. A floating pier allows sightseeing boats to dock, and the shoreline has been arranged ...
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government & public facilities Island beaches aerial photos/bird's-eye viewsSpecifications
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Shirogahama BeachAmakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Selected for the Ministry of the Environment’s “Best Beach 100” list of top swimming sites, this scenic beach features a striking 515‑meter stretch of white sand and expansive views of the Unzen mo...
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Tujishima IslandAmakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Tsujishima is a small island of about 0.6 square kilometers located in Itsuwamachi, Amakusa City. The island is connected to Amakusa Shimoshima by the Tsujiohashi Bridge. About 200 wild dolphins...
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Mamimatsu BeachAwara City, Fukui Prefecture
A beautiful coastline where green pine trees and white sandy beaches stretch endlessly along the shore. Renowned fro the exceptional clarity of the water, Awara Coast is filled with the fresh scent...
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Eboshi coal mine ruinsAmakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Built in 1897 by Amakusa Tangyo Co., Ltd., this site preserves the remains of an undersea coal mine at Eboshise, opposite the west coast of Gesu Island. Even after mining operations ceased, the...
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cultural properties government & public facilities industrial facilities/closed down factories/ruins quarries/minesSpecifications
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Hayase areaMihamacho, Fukui Prefecture
Hayase, now home to around 350 residents, is a small fishing village that once flourished with a population of 1,200. Lined with fine restaurants and inns, it prospered as a port of call for the Ki...
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THE GOAT AWAJIAwaji City, Hyogo Prefecture
A premier luxury resort located just a five-minute walk from Ura Kenmin Sun Beach on scenic Awaji Island—selected by the Ministry of the Environment as one of Japan’s “Top 100 Beaches.” Here, guest...
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inns/hotels Nature Island hotels/innsSpecifications
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Hondo BeachAmakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture
Set within a sheltered bay, this spacious beach offers gentle waves and shallow waters, making it ideal for families. During the swimming season, safety fences are installed for added peace of mind...
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