Let's GO to the sea in Joetsu this summer! Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture
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Special feature of beaches on the Sea of Japan with spectacular views
Another hot summer is just around the corner.
This time, we would like to introduce four beaches in Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture, which are recommended by our editorial staff, who are already feeling the summer heat.
～Tanaima Beach is also famous for the quality of its water.
The first place is Tanaima Beach.
Tanaima Beach is famous on the Sea of Japan side for its long coastline and good water quality.
On clear days, visitors can see as far as Sadogashima Island and Mt. Yoneyama, known for its sankaibushi, and enjoy a magnificent view of the sunset over the Sea of Japan.
Many bathers from Nagano Prefecture and as far away as the Kanto region visit the beach every year to enjoy the scent of the sea.
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Location
Nagahama, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture
Access
Train] 1 minute walk from "Tanihama Station" on the Nihonkai Hisui Line of the Echigo Tokimeki Railway.
Car] 10 minutes from the Nadachi Tanihama IC on the Hokuriku Expressway
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～Naoetsu Beach, where you can enjoy yourself even after a day at the beach.
The shallow water and wide sandy beach make it a safe place for children to enjoy themselves!
A large parking lot that can accommodate approximately 500 vehicles is also available.
It is not only the beaches that you can enjoy!
After a half-day of sea bathing, you can also enjoy the aquarium, so why not stop by for a walk?
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Location
Mushio Iwato, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture
Access
Train: 10 minutes by cab from Naoetsu Station on the JR Shinetsu Honsen Line.
Car: 10 minutes from the Joetsu IC on the Hokuriku Expressway
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～Unohama, a healing village Unohama Beach, a healing village
Unohama Beach boasts a wide sandy beach and clean water with an AA water quality rating, and is popular as a resort beach with hot springs, attracting many bathers from inside and outside of the prefecture.
On a clear day, the mermaid statues seen against the backdrop of the setting sun on the Sea of Japan are truly spectacular!
This area was also recognized as a "holy place for lovers" in 2015.
Unohama Onsen is located right between Unohama Beach!
Unohama Onsen is a hot spring resort spread out along the Unohama coast surrounded by pine forests, and on a clear day, you can see the sunset over the Sea of Japan and Sadogashima Island.
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Location
Kudohama, Oogata-ku, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture
Access
Train] 10 min. walk from "Gatamachi Station" of JR and Shin-Etsu Honsen Line.
Car】10 minutes from "Kakizaki IC" of Hokuriku Expressway
5 minutes from "Oogata Smart IC" of Hokuriku Expressway (ETC only)*The contents and services in this article are subject to change.
～Kakizaki Chuo Beach (Kakizaki Central Beach) for a romantic view of the sunset over the Sea of Japan
The slightly larger grains of sand are less likely to remain on your body, making it a relaxing place to spend time, and is recommended for women and children.
The sunset viewed from the beach is reputed to be very beautiful, and the beach boasts excellent clear seawater and clean sand.
Public restrooms, shower rooms, changing rooms, and other facilities are also available.
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Location
6508-3 Kakizaki, Kakizaki-ku, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture
Access
Train] 5 min. walk from "Kakizaki Station" of JR and Shin-Etsu Main Line
By car: 10 minutes from the Kakizaki IC on the Hokuriku Expressway.
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We look forward to welcoming you all!
Which beach do you want to go to?
Summer is not over yet! Let's go to the four places we have introduced and have fun in Joetsu this summer!
The photos in this article were taken from the Joetsu Convention & Visitors Association.