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Cliffs and a grand panorama at the northern tip of the Tango Peninsula
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Cliffs and a grand panorama at the northern tip of the Tango Peninsula

About this spot

A white lighthouse standing at the northernmost point of Kyoto Prefecture (京都府), at the tip of the Tango Peninsula (丹後半島). Built in 1898, this historic structure sits in a superb location surrounded by sheer cliffs with a sweeping view of the horizon of the Sea of Japan (日本海). It is about a 10-minute walk along a footpath from the parking lot to the lighthouse, but the viewpoints along the way already offer plenty of the sea's expanse. Walking the path while feeling the sea breeze is a bit of an adventure for children too.

Season & hours

Name: 立岩・後ヶ浜海水浴場

Date & time: 7/11 (Sat)–8/16 (Sun) 9:00–17:00

Venue: 京丹後市・立岩・後ヶ浜海水浴場

京丹後市丹後町にある海水浴場で、2026年は7月11日(土)から8月16日(日)まで開設。遊泳時間は9時から17時までです。沖合に突き出た高さ約20mの巨岩「立岩」を望む景観が特徴で、青く澄んだ日本海と白い砂浜のコントラストが美しいビーチです。シャワー(水は無料)、トイレ、脱衣所が整い、100台分の駐車場もあるため、家族連れでも荷物や着替えの心配なく過ごせます。波打ち際の水遊びから砂遊びまで、丹後半島の海を夕方までたっぷり楽しみましょう。

Tips

駐車場は普通車1日1,500円。遊泳は無料ですが、シャワー以外の設備は事前に確認しておくと安心です。夏の砂浜は熱くなるのでビーチサンダルが必須。遊泳時間は17時までなので、着替えの時間を見込んで15分前には切り上げるのがおすすめです。

Source: kyotango.gr.jp

Tips

The only route from the parking lot to the lighthouse is a walking path, which makes it somewhat difficult with a stroller. Because it runs along cliffs, hold small children's hands as you walk. The coast is windy even in summer, so having a layer to throw on is reassuring.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour. In the morning light the sea looks a clear blue, which is recommended

Access & map

〒627-0245 Sodeshi, Tango-cho, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture (京都府京丹後市丹後町袖志)

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2026 Tateiwa and Nochigahama Beach (立岩・後ヶ浜海水浴場) Full-Day Course

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