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Chichibugahama Beach
父母ヶ浜Kagawa · Shikoku
A kilometer-long tidal beach in Mitoyo famed for its 'mirror' effect: when low tide coincides with sunset and the evening wind stills (a local phenomenon called seto-no-yunagi), the wet sand reflects the sky so precisely it draws comparisons to Bolivia's Uyuni salt flats. It has been voted one of Japan's best sunset spots.
- Best season
- Year-round
- Year-round for the mirror effect; clearest on calm evenings around low tide, best April-September for warmth
- Crowd level
- Popular
- Rating
- 4.3· 8,118 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free — no admission. The ~300-space main car park is free, though a portion becomes reservable/paid during Golden Week and Obon peaks; coaches pay ¥1,000–2,500.
- Nearest station
- JR Takuma Station (Yosan Line)
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
Today
Open 24 hoursAdmission
- Free — no admission. The ~300-space main car park is free, though a portion becomes reservable/paid during Golden Week and Obon peaks; coaches pay ¥1,000–2,500.
Stored weekly hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Tags
beachsunsetphotographynaturetidal flat
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