Kotohiki Beach

Kotohiki beach

Kotohiki Beach (琴引浜 Kotohikihama) is located in Kyōtango, Kyōto Prefecture, Japan. It is a nationally designated Natural Monument and Place of Scenic Beauty, and forms part of the Tango-Amanohashidate-Ōeyama Quasi-National Park.[1][2] In 1996, the Ministry of the Environment selected the sound of the sands as one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan.[3]

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References

  1. ↑ "琴引浜". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
  2. ↑ "丹後天橋立大江山／明治の森箕面／金剛生駒紀泉／氷ノ山後山那岐山". National Parks Association of Japan. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
  3. ↑ "100 Soundscapes of Japan". Ministry of the Environment. Retrieved 8 February 2012.

Coordinates: 35°41′59″N 135°02′31″E / 35.69972°N 135.04194°E / 35.69972; 135.04194


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