Kotohiki Beach

Kotohiki Beach (琴引浜, Kotohikihama) is located in Kyōtango, Kyōto Prefecture, Japan. It is a nationally designated Natural Monument and Place of Scenic Beauty, and forms part of the Tango-Amanohashidate-Ōeyama Quasi-National Park.[1] In 1996, the Ministry of the Environment selected the sound of the sands as one of the 100 Soundscapes of Japan.[2] Its name refers to playing the koto stringed musical instrument.

Kotohiki beach

See also

References

  1. "琴引浜". Agency for Cultural Affairs. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
    - "丹後天橋立大江山/明治の森箕面/金剛生駒紀泉/氷ノ山後山那岐山". National Parks Association of Japan. Retrieved 8 February 2012.
  2. "100 Soundscapes of Japan". Ministry of the Environment. Archived from the original on 8 June 2012. Retrieved 8 February 2012.

35°41′59″N 135°02′31″E


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