Overview
A long, thin spit of sand. Migratory birds stop here, and Kunashiri Island is visible across the water.
About this place
A peninsula in Betsukai, Hokkaido. Located midway between Shiretoko and Nemuro, it is a sand spit about 26 km long, among the largest in Japan, formed by sand carried by ocean currents. Admission is free; guides require a separate, paid booking.
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