This park was designed for leisure, plain and simple. It has sprawling lawns, kid-friendly playscapes, a workout circuit, nearby hiking trails, and dog-friendly conveniences. The only thing missing would be a picturesque ocean. Oh, it has that, too! Hatchohama is well-known by surfers from Osaka and neighboring cities. Even though cities like Osaka and Kobe are on the Pacific, surfers and beach goers make the two to three-hour trip to the Japanese Sea. Hatchohama has smooth waves, great swimming, fishing, snorkeling, and stand-up paddle boarding (SUP) as well.

TEL: 0772-72-2373
address: 377-80, Aminochoasamogawa, Kyotango-shi, Kyoto
access: from Kyoto Tango Railway Amino station, take the Tankai bus, about 13 minutes. Get off at, "Hatchohama Seaside Park."