Sawada Beach
佐和田の浜
Countless huge boulders, said to have washed in during the 1771 Meiwa tsunami, are scattered across the shallows. The scene is striking at low tide, and it is a famous spot for watching sunsets.
Sawada Beach is on the northern shore of Irabu Island. Across the shallow sea lie rock blocks of all sizes, said to be boulders washed ashore by the 1771 Meiwa tsunami. They form a unique landscape known as a 'sea of rocks,' and the beach is listed among Japan's 100 Best Sunsets. At low tide, you can walk out across the shallows to see small fish and hermit crabs. At dusk, the sun shining between the rocks makes for the most photogenic view. Entry is free, and there are a parking lot and restrooms. Note that the rocks are slippery and there are sea urchins in the shallows, so wear non-slip shoes.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- 17END (Shimojishima Airport)
- Tori-ike Ponds
- Nakanoshima Beach
- Toguchi Beach
- Makiyama Observatory
- Irabu Bridge
- Painagama Beach
- Cape Nishi-hennazaki