Nakatajima Sand Dunes

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One of Japan’s three largest sand dunes, Nakatajima is a vast masterpiece of sand and wind facing the Pacific Ocean. The powerful "Enshu-no-Karakaze" (strong winter winds) creates beautiful rippling patterns called "Fumon" on the sand, offering an ever-changing landscape. It is also famous as a nesting ground for loggerhead turtles. Walking on the vast dunes while listening to the roaring waves provides a profound sense of the earth’s grand scale and natural beauty.

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浜松市広報動画「REDISCOVERY HAMAMATSU（魅力再発見　浜松）」中田島砂丘

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Nakatajima Sand Dunes

Address
1313 Nakatajima-cho, Chuo-ku, Hamamatsu-shi, Shizuoka
Website
https://www.hamamatsu-japan.com/
Operator
Hamamatsu Tourism & Convention Bureau

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