Kotogahama Beach 琴ヶ浜海岸

The crying beach

 

 

In Wajima, on the steep west coast of the Noto Peninsula, between the cliffs is the long sandy beach of Kotogahama, frequented by many surfers. Its "singing" sand has earned it the poetic nickname of "crying beach".

 

If you listen

On Kotogahama Beach, as on the entire west coast of the peninsula, a very rough Sea of Japan hits the shore. The powerful rollers that break on the beach make the place a real paradise for surfers . It is therefore not surprising to see the beach filled with many water sports enthusiasts from the early hours of the day. But apart from the pleasant rolling of the waves, it's a whole other sound that will catch your attention. If you strain your ears, you will hear under your feet the soft murmur of the fine sand . " Kyukyukyu " he whispers.

 

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A paradise for surfers

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Walk to the beach

Japanese drama fans know the beach for a completely different reason. In 2015, the beach was highlighted by the NHK television series, Mare which follows the adventures of a young woman from the Noto peninsula wishing to become a pastry chef. In its opening credits, we could even see the latter dancing on the beach. After your sunbathing or your surfing session, don't hesitate to walk the 3 kilometers of this weeping beach from south to north to offer you a short stroll along the Sea of Japan. It will be an opportunity to discover some local curiosities.

 

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The heroine of "Mare" dancing on the beach

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nigishi-river

Near the mouth of the Nigishi River, a stele commemorates the Man'yoshu

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Mother Nature's wink

Continuing your way along the national road 249 which follows the seaside, you will come face to face with a very curious rock . No need to pinch yourself, you are not dreaming. It is indeed a gigantic Totoro which sits proudly 1 meter from the road. It must be admitted that this rocky concretion to which we have added rope eyes produces its small effect. The resemblance is striking. Thus positioned, it also seems to be waiting for the neko bus! By a happy coincidence, nature here perfectly imitates its best representative, Totoro , the spirit of the forest.

To read: Visit the Ghibli Museum

 

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Don't forget to say hello to Totoro!

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