An unexpected (and surreal) encounter between winter and the coast
In Japan, the landscape sometimes defies logic: a beach where snow mixes with sand and the sea continues its serene movement, indifferent to the intense cold.
It’s a contrast that seems to come out of a surrealist painting, but that actually exists on the coast of San’in Kaigan Geopark, on Hokkaido Island, fascinating travelers and photographers from all over the world.
The San’in Kaigan Geopark is not just an exotic nature: it carries a rich geological history.
Recognized as a Japanese Geopark in 2008 and declared a Global Geopark by UNESCO in 2010, the territory extends from Cape Kyogamisaki, in Kyoto, to the Hakuto Kaigan Coast, in Tottori, according to information on the geopark’s official website.
The park brings together cliffs, caves, dunes and beaches where the interaction between natural elements creates breathtaking scenes.
Discover the beach where snow, sand and sea meet in a unique setting
During winter, the blanket of snow lies over the sandy beaches, forming an overlap that impresses both visually and photographically.
According to the website Japan Travelit is common to find tourists walking along the sand in snow boots, taking photos that look like scenes from a movie.
The contrast between the cold, crystal clear water, the golden sand and the intense white snow makes the place one of the few in the world where these three elements coexist in such a harmonious way.
In addition to its beauty, the region is an invitation to observe its diversity. Time-sculpted rock formations, reefs and cliffs tell millions of years of geological history, while the sea continues to shape the coastline daily.
For those who appreciate landscape photography, the combination of the white of the snow, the blue of the ocean and the yellow of the sand offers unique compositions, according to reports from The Japan Times.
The San’in Kaigan Geopark beach proves that Japan holds surprising natural secrets beyond temples and technology.
There, winter is not synonymous with cold and monotony: it is the opportunity to witness a rare encounter between snow, sand and sea, a natural spectacle that defies expectations and delights any visitor willing to contemplate the beauty of a unique setting.
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