Nakatajima-cho, Minami-ku, Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture
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Cost per person
¥500
The Nakatajima Sand Dunes, part of the Enshu-nada Coast, are one of Japan's three major dune systems. Located near Hamamatsu City, these dunes offer impressive views and a chance to experience the natural beauty of wind-sculpted sand formations. Visitors can walk the dunes, enjoy panoramic ocean views, and even spot wind patterns on the sand. The adjacent Enshu-nada Seaside Park provides free parking and facilities like restrooms and foot-washing stations. Be prepared for strong winds and sand, especially on windy days. The dunes are also a nesting site for sea turtles, with protected areas marked off during nesting season.