Timeline
10:00
Start at Idegahama Beach. Wait for the sun to warm the silica sand, then walk across it. The heat makes the sand sing beneath your feet, a melody worshipped by locals for centuries.
10:45
Walk 28 minutes east-northeast to Natsudomari Beach. Look out over the water for the female divers (ama) who have used their unique method to catch fish here for more than 400 years.
11:15
Return to Idegahama Beach for a quiet moment to reflect on the sounds and sights of the coast before heading back to Aoya Station.
Local tip
The sand at Idegahama is best when hot. Arrive mid-morning to ensure the sun has warmed the silica enough to create the singing effect.
Check before you go
- Idegahama Beach is a 15-minute walk west from Aoya Station. On weekdays, take the Nagawase Line bus from Aoya Station to Ide-Iriguchi (10 minutes, ¥210).
- Natsudomari Beach is a 28-minute walk from Idegahama Beach.
Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Tottori (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).