Kumomi Shore — Attraction in Matsuzaki

After climbing down from the peak of Mt. Eboshi nearby, you can reach this beautiful beach, which features a view of two large rocks named Ushitsuki-Iwa (lit. cow-ashore-rocks) because of some cows that escaped death by climbing onto the rocks after a huge flood washed the local village and livestock out to sea many, many years ago. The villagers later put a shrine on the larger rock and “tied” the rocks together with a shimenawa rope to pray for safety of the harbor and fishing vessels. Check out the Pix4Japan YouTube channel for a video of...

It’s definitely worth the trip! The view of Mt. Fuji from here is totally unique. It looks like it’s floating on the ocean, which is super surreal. The parking can be a bit tricky, though. I found some people managed to park right by the beach, but my Google Maps somehow led me to the upper level and I couldn’t figure out how to get back down. Instead, I had to make a quick stop at a hotel (it seems to be closed now) by the road and take the steps down...

From the Kumomi Shore parking space, you may walk for about 5minutes and you can see an observation deck with a very stunning view of the Kumomi area. If you are lucky, you might be able to see a really good view of the ocean and Mt. fuji in harmony.

During summer, Kumomi beach attracts many tourists. But at days like this on autumn, it is a nice place to relax and be at peace with...