Sand that sings under your feet
Any month on a dry day; walk on the dry upper sand and listen.
Tourism source ↗A 2 km sandy beach on the Sea of Japan in Nima, Oda, whose clean quartz sand squeaks or “sings” when you walk on it. It became a national natural monument in 2017. Dry sand sings best; the sand stops singing if it gets dirty, so take all rubbish home. About 5 minutes on foot from JR Maji Station.
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Weather for your date
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23°C
Drizzle
💧 97% rain chance · wind 12 km/h
Hourly forecast
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Packing checklist
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Parking
Kotogahama parking
AVAILABLE
SUV / high-roof friendly
Shimane Prefecture lists parking at the beach, signposted from Route 9. Check the fee on site.
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Directions to Kotogahama Singing Sand Beach
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A DIFFERENT JAPAN, EVERY MONTH
When to see this place
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Suitability
Stroller: Not recommended
Nursing room: Not available
Noise level: quiet
Kids: Check terrain, weather and current access before travel.
Rules
Fire: no fire
Water access: ocean
Drones: permit required
Nearby places
Within 30 km, closest first.
Sources, photo credits and verification
Place information: Official tourism source · Reviewed 2026-10-13
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