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Ariake Beach

Flow of the course

Previous stop: Panoramic View of the Coin Sand Drawing and Seto Inland Sea from the Observation Platform, Commemorative Photos

About 15 min from the previous stop

About 60 min here

About 15 min to the next stop

Next stop: Japan's Only Site—Visit the Historic Temple Where Two Sacred Temples Stand Side by Side in the Same Grounds

About this spot

Ariake Beach spreads immediately below the Zenigata Observation Platform and is a white sand beach with a gentle slope extending 1.8 kilometers in total, selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches. The waves are calm and the water is clean, making it a popular summer swimming beach with families. The beauty of this area lies in being able to enjoy the coin sand drawing from two viewpoints: gazing up at the green hill of Kotohiki Park from the beach, and actually walking the sandy beach where the coin sand drawing seen from the observation platform is carved. Listen to the gentle sound of waves characteristic of the Seto Inland Sea and spend a leisurely afternoon on the sandy beach.

Tips

You can easily access it by descending the walking path from the observation platform of Kotohiki Park. If enjoying sea swimming, prepare swimwear and a change of clothes. The sandy beach receives strong sunlight, so a hat and sunscreen are essential. There are shops along the beach, but many operate only during summer, so it's safe to secure water in advance.