Nakatajima Sand Dunes — Attraction in Hamamatsu

It is a part of giant sea wall to protect Hamamatsu city from tsunami when there's a big water movement, especially triggered by Nankai Trough. The funding comes from the big housing company, Ichijou Komuten, and supported by other corporates & local government. They planted the mangrove trees and keep the sand dunes there to reserve its natural environment. It's beautiful and keep the people safe living behind the wall. The coastal beach area is also georgous, completed with the giant park...

Just a 15 minute bus ride from the train station and it felt like visiting the surface of Mars. Howling freezing cold wind which pelted you with sand, my kids had a blast taking off their shoes and socks and running up the dunes. Sadly the concrete tetrapods in the ocean are contributing to the sand not being replenished, so it is...

Cross the high dunes to access the beach. It's stony on the tide line, but the rocks are mostly flat. The waves can get relatively large. The area is famous for sea turtles that lay eggs in August and hatch in September. Visit the sanctuary near the entrance. Overall, a lovely beach with...