Sep 29, 2012

Beaches in Beppu


Sometimes, foreign tourists ask us if there is a beach in Beppu.
Yes !     Beppu is facing beautiful Beppu bay.
There are three beaches shown below where you will have a nice time.
Well worth a visit.

<Spa beach Matogahama Park>

It is about a 15-minute walk from Beppu station.

Photo from Beppu Tower
Spa beach Matogahama Par


Spa beach Matogahama Park
Termas hot Spring Onsen adjacent to Spa beach Matgahama Park

<Mochigahama Beach>

Mochigahama Beach is 10 minutes walk from Spa beach Matogahama Park.



Mochigahama Beach with
  Mt Takasaki in the background
Mochigahama Beach




Mochigahama beach


Mochigahama pier


Scenery from Mochigahama pier


Scenery from Mochigahama pier

<Shoningahama Park>

Shoningahama Park is situated near Beppu Kankoko International port (Ferry terminal).

Shoningahama Park
Shoningahama Park


Shoningahama Park

Shoningahama Park
Shoningahama Park
Shoningahama Park





<Tsunami Caution>

There are signs of  "TUNAMI CAUTION!" on the beaches.
It says, "In case of earthquake, evacuate immediately to higher place."







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