Kazusa Maehama Beach

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Situated at the southwesternmost edge of the Shimabara Peninsula and showcasing an endless, beautiful emerald green sea and pure white sands, "Kazusa Maehama Beach" is magnificent. Selected among Japan's "Top 100 Pleasant Beaches," the fine, soft sands of the crescent beach feature rich green pine forests spreading behind them, drawing a spectacular contrast. Facing the waters of the Hayasaki Strait where wild dolphins playfully jump across all year round, simply walking along the open, majestic seaside while feeling pleasant, refreshing sea breezes gently dissolves daily stress and small worries. Leaving urban civilization behind, it is a luxurious healing spot to surrender your mind and body to Earth's immense embrace while gazing at grand horizons.

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前浜海水浴場｜加津佐海水浴場｜ひまわり観光協会｜南島原市｜島原半島

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Minamishimabara Himawari Tourism Association

Kazusa Maehama Beach

Address
Ki-2820-1 Kazusacho, Minamishimabara City, Nagasaki Prefecture (and others)
Website
http://www.city.minamishimabara.lg.jp/Default.aspx
Operator
Minamishimabara Himawari Tourism Association

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