Honohoshi Coast
ホノホシ海岸
A pebble beach on the Pacific side of Setouchi Town, where waves wash over stones and create a rattling sound. Dramatic sea cliffs rise on both sides.
Honohoshi Coast lies on the south side of Amami Oshima, east of Kaniya. The beach is made entirely of pebbles rounded by the huge Pacific waves. As the waves recede, the stones roll against each other, making a distinctive sound. Steep sea cliffs and sea caves frame the shore on both sides. A viewing platform and trails above the beach overlook the whole bay. Swimming is not safe because of the big waves, and the pebbles are slippery, so watch your step. Admission is free. It is about 15 minutes by car from Kaniya and can be combined in one day with Kochiyama Observatory and Kakeroma Island.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kochiyama Observatory
- Kakeroma Island
- Kuroshio Forest Mangrove Park
- Mount Yuwan
- Materiya Falls
- Kinsakubaru Primeval Forest
- Miyakozaki Cape
- Ohama Seaside Park