Awazaki lighthouse — Attraction in Miura

This island became a popular tourist destination as far back as the Kamakura Period when the Shogun made several trips to the island for its beautiful beaches. Eventually, the fishing industry played a larger roll on the north side of the Island resulting in beach reclamation to make way for docks, piers, harbors, and fisheries. After the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake, much of the remaining sandy beaches were lost to volcanic rock that was uplifted by several meters in some places creating a craggy coastline with much of the sand being washed out to sea.

After the war, the island fortress was decommissioned and the island bluff was converted into several, beautifully well-maintained public parks.

As a photo shoot location, you will want to come early in the morning before the blue hour and avoid national holidays and weekends if you want to capture seascapes free of people...

It’s a lovely place by the beach. The wind is strong and soothing. The fish market chaotic. The food, sea cuisines, are exotic. The Jogashima parking lot has 4 lots and you can park in all fours inside the island for the one day price of ¥450. Though you need to check out from Parking lot 1 before 5pm. But you can park in the other 3 till midnight. Great...

Nice place. If you like the ocean, a must. The view is wonderful. This place is located in a protected zone. That’s why the feeling of liberty and the wonderful nature brings you in a very powerful feeling, fresh and deep. I recommend you this place to...