Tatarahama Beach is one of the hidden beaches located on the Miura Peninsula in Kanagawa Prefecture.
The clean ocean of the Miura Peninsula is famous for the Sagami Bay side around Misaki Town, but it can also be enjoyed on the Tokyo Bay side.
The Kannonzaki area, where Tatara Beach is located, was off-limits to civilians from the Meiji era until the end of the war, leaving the area untouched by nature. Japan’s first Western-style lighthouse, the Kannonzaki Lighthouse, is also located here.
Let’s take a look at the highlights of Tatara Beach!
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What makes Tatarahama Beach attractive?
Tatara Beach is a popular spot, and is not so crowded even during the peak season, making it a relaxing place to spend time.
The beach is not a pure white sand beach because of the iron sand mixed in. There are rocky areas where snorkeling can be enjoyed.
The length of the beach is about 100 meters, and it is a small, shallow beach. Both sides are rocky. The Uraga side (at the back of the screen) seems to be easier to dive. There are sharp rocks, so snorkelers should wear gloves.
This is an ideal place for those who is looking for few people, rich nature but still no that far from the city.
Restaurants and Resting Places
There are several restaurants scattered around Tatara Beach. One of the best is “Kamotsuru” near the bus stop.
You can enjoy fresh seafood dishes and Japanese pot rice. The recommended kaisendon (bowl of rice topped with seafood) was reasonably priced and very tasty.
The accompanying seafood miso soup was also excellent.
Nearby Sightseeing Spots
There is Kannonzaki Nature Museum within walking distance of Tatara Beach which exhibits the nature and ecosystem of Tokyo Bay and the Miura Peninsula.
The Yokosuka Museum of Art, which mainly holds modern and contemporary art, is a little more than 1 km away. It is accessible on foot or by bus.
Why not visit and enjoy the Miura Peninsula for your next trip?
Access
From Shinagawa Station, take the Keikyu Line to Uraga Station, about 60 minutes away. From Uraga Station, it is approximately 3 km to Tatara Beach, which can be reached by bus.
From Uraga Station, take the bus bound for Kannonzaki, which takes about 10 minutes to the nearest bus stop, Koshigoe.
There are several beaches on the road from the bus stop, and Tatara Beach is accessed by crossing a bridge.
Just walking on the bridge is a pleasant experience, and if you look into the bridge, you can even see the bottom of the sea.
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