Where ice, sand and water meet: Hokkaido Beach

Miracle of nature

Hokaiddo Beach was declared a Japanese Geopark in 2008 and a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2010.

Where is it found?

It is located in the west of Japan and stretches from the eastern Kyogamisaki Cape, Kyoto to the western Hakuto Kaigan Coast, Tottori.

Home to nature's beauty

The area is blessed with geographical features such as ria-type coasts, sand bars, sand dunes, volcanoes, and valleys.

Home to biodiversity

This also serves as home to rare plants like Pseudolysimachion ornatum, Ciconia boyciana, and Ranunculus nipponicus.

Area covered

The area covers three cities, towns and prefectures with a population of about 400,000.

Earthquake prone area

The region has experienced three large earthquakes, so the region is well equipped with reconstruction of heritage sites and fault displacement

Tourist's favorite

The region is also dotted with local hot springs have long been appreciated as people’s health resorts.