This Japanese Beach Is A Beautiful Confluence Of Sea, Sand And Snow

How often have you been asked the overused question, “Beaches or Mountains?” We think everyone who loves visiting beaches would agree that there’s nothing quite as soothing as the sound of waves breaking against the sand. It’s quite captivating to see the sea, sand, and sky coming together. The beauty of nature at a beach never ceases to amaze us but there is a one-of-a-kind beach in Japan which looks like a spot right out of paradise. Imagine yourself strolling down a beach where you can see the convergence of the snow, sand, and sea. That sounds like a fascinating experience. A truly bizarre location in Japan has come to our notice thanks to an Instagram image that has gone viral. The image of the post shows a man strolling on the sand between the sea and the snow on one side.

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In Japan, they refer to this lovely beach as Hokkaido Beach. The photo comes from the UNESCO-designated San’in Kaigan Global Geopark. It extends from Tottori’s western Hakuto Kaigan Coast to Kyoto’s eastern Kyogamisaki Cape in the west of the country. Numerous geological sites connected to the development of the Sea of Japan can be found scattered across this geopark. It also has geological features including valleys, dunes, sand bars, and volcanoes that resemble rias. Owing to its richness, this geopark is also home to uncommon plants such as Ranunculus nipponicus, Ciconia boyciana, and Pseudolysimachion ornatum.

At certain periods of the year, drift ice—frozen pieces of freshwater—is carried to the Hokkaido beach by strong winds from the distant Amur River. This is how the frozen features end up on the beach. Between late January and early February is when the majority of the snow and ice arrive at the shore, covering the water and beach with a mass of tiny bergs.

So for all the globetrotters who love visiting beaches, you know where to jet off to along with your knapsacks for your next adventure.