Katase Higashihama Beach
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Here is the oldest sea bathing beach in Japan since Meiji era.These beaches were recommended for the first western style sea bathing medical care place in Japan by a German doctor Erwin von Balz in Meiji era. For this reason, it is believed that one of the first swimming beaches in Japan.This wide shallow beach is good for swimming by calm waves, in thanks to its location inside of island. Especially recommended for families with small children.Source: travelenoshima.jp/place/katase_sea.html
September 10, 2022
If you want to do a bit of surfing or paddling you can definitely do that here, otherwise you can just relax on the beach!
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•May 5, 2024
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