Features

A collection of the most beautiful beaches on the clean and clear Sea of Japan

Kyoto by the Sea has some of Japan’s most beautiful beaches. The Japanese Sea is known for it’s clean waters, sandy beaches and steady surf. And much of this region is part of UNESCO’s Sanin Kaigan Global Geopark, with rare geological features, volcanic rock, quartz laden shores and fresh, crisp air.

Food Heritage: articles about food culture unique to Kyoto by the Sea

2023’s NEW SAKE

Natural, clean springs and high-quality rice the the basis for excellent sake and the reason why this region has so many successful sake breweries (there are twelve!)

All about RESTAURANTS

The variety of what you can eat will never end. Check out 100 of our area’s restaurants

The Blooming Sea: Summer

In addition to the natural landscapes of forested mountains contrasted against the beautiful Japanese Sea, this region is blessed year-round blooming of different types of flowers, and some amazing fall foliage.

Wellness and Longevity

Japanese people are known for having long, health lives. Check out our wellness section to learn a little about why people in Kyoto by the Sea live so long.

Heritage Arts

Weavers here produce 70 % of all Japan’s high quality silk, work with world fashion giants like Paris Fashion Week and even Hollywood movies. A paper-making village started 800 years ago with a ronin samurai, and another paper-making company produces the thinnest paper in Japan. Plus this is the only area in Japan where wisteria weaving has continued for thousands of years, when the art was all but lost in Japan.

E-Bike

Tour the Tango Peninsula slowly so you don’t miss a thing. With E-bikes, you can comfortably bike the winding coast roads and villages, exploring areas that so many people miss using public transportation and cars.

Shrines, Temples, and more

the area’s places of worship: shrines, temples, a church, and a spiritual center.