Yumigahama Peninsula
A 17km natural sand bar so narrow you can see both Lake Nakaumi and the Sea of Japan simultaneously. The sunset over the inland lake is especially striking.
2–4 hours
Free
Open 24 hours; beach facilities Jul–Aug 9:00–18:00
Year-round
10 min walk from Sakaiminato station
Location
Why Visit
- 1
Cycle the full peninsula for 360° water views from both sides simultaneously
- 2
Mizuki Shigeru Road in Sakaiminato — Japan's yokai (ghost) art district nearby
- 3
Fresh crab and squid from Sakaiminato port — biggest in San'in region
Local Tips
The peninsula curves into the Sea of Japan creating a bow-shaped white sand beach. The water is calm on the bay side but rough on the outer coast — swim on the bay side only. Sakaiminato at the peninsula tip is famous for Shigeru Mizuki (GeGeGe no Kitaro) manga statues.
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