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Ohama Beach (Hiwasa sea-turtle beach)
大浜海岸Tokushima · Shikoku
A crescent sand beach in Hiwasa where loggerhead sea turtles come ashore to lay eggs from May to August, one of only a handful of mainland Japan nesting beaches designated a Prefectural Natural Monument. The adjacent Hiwasa Chelonian Museum Caretta studies and protects the nesting turtles.
- Best season
- Spring · Summer
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.4· 216 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Public beach (Prefectural Natural Monument), free access; adjacent Hiwasa Chelonian Museum Caretta charges separately.
- Nearest station
- Hiwasa Station (JR Mugi Line)
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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