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In Pictures - Japan's Rare Beach Where Snow, Sand And Sea Come Together
Hokkaido Beach, located in western Japan, is renowned for its snowy dunes and winter 'jewellery ice' from the Tokachi River.
Updated:Oct 20, 2024, 10:46 PM IST
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Hokkaido Beach is a unique beach located in the west of Japan. It stretches from the eastern Kyogamisaki Cape, Kyoto, to the western Hakuto Kaigan Coast, Tottori.
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The beach is located at San’in Kaigan Geopark, which was declared a Japanese Geopark in 2008 and a UNESCO Global Geopark in 2010.
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San’in Kaigan Geopark also serves as home to rare plants like Pseudolysimachion ornatum, Ciconia boyciana, and Ranunculus nipponicus.
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San’in Kaigan Geopark covers three cities, towns, and prefectures with a population of about 400,000.
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This geopark is dotted with a diversity of geological sites that are related to the formation of the Sea of Japan.
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The beach is highly popular among people for its striking contrast of dunes covered by snow against the sea.
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During the winter season, blocks of ice, also known as 'jewellery ice,' form in the mouth of the Tokachi River and wash up the beach.
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The months of January and February are the best to witness the snow and ice. (All Photos: Unsplash)
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