Sennan Satoumi Park offers a beach getaway popular with local residents during the summer months. One of the highlights offered here is the skeleton kayaking experience. Visitors are able to take a glass kayak out into a protected area of the sea and view the marine wildlife that live in the clear waters below. One boat costs ¥2,000 for one hour and can fit two people. The activity is offered between April and November every year.

The park is home to Japan’s only beach volleyball stadium. The stadium holds up to 3,000 spectators, and hosts the annual All-Japan Women’s Beach Volleyball tournament every year. The stadium also hosts other sporting matches, such as beach football and beach tennis.

The Fuke Port Tourist Information Center – Sun Porta is a short walk from Fukeko Station (served by the Nankai Tamaga Line), and an ideal location to start your trip to the unspoiled coast of Nagamatsu. There, visitors can enjoy the views of one of Japan’s “Top 100 Sunsets.” On a clear day, visitors may also be able to see the Akashi Kaikyo Bridge, which is the world’s longest suspension bridge at about four kilometers long. It connects the city of Kobe with Awaji Island, which is also visible on a clear day. Just past the Nagamatsu coastal road are a series of creative murals drawn by local children. Walking maps and cycling maps are available from the tourist information center, but it is recommended to rent one of the e-bikes they have on offer for ¥500 per day.

For those who enjoy seafood, be sure to visit the nearby fish market at Fuke Fishing Port. Freshly caught seafood is sold on the same day at 3 p.m. Fishing days vary depending on weather and conditions of the sea, and the market is closed on Saturdays, and days before national holidays.

Some local residents call Misaki the gateway to fishing for Osaka Prefecture. As one location on the coast in a quiet part of Senshu, many fishing ports have opened to provide fishing experiences for residents and visitors. One of the most popular spots is Totto Park Koshima, which offers a spot on the fishing pier for ¥1,500 per person (¥750 for children). Be sure to get here early as spots along the pier fill up fast. There is also a restaurant on-site that serves locally sourced octopus with rice, and octopus curry, another local specialty.

The pier is open between 6 a.m. and 8 p.m. from March through November, and between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. from December through February. It is closed on Fridays (except on national holidays), and during the New Year’s holiday.

To find out more about local history, visit the Misaki Town Historical Museum. It is located within the preserved Kyoshi Elementary School—constructed in 1891, this retro building takes visitors back in time to the Meiji period (1868-1912). Exhibits include materials and books from Misaki and relics of the town. Admission to the museum is free. It is open between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., and closed on Mondays, Tuesdays, national holidays, and New Year’s. It is located a short walk from Kyoshi Station (served by the Nankai Main Line). Public transport is recommended, as parking spaces are limited.

For information on a private tour of Misaki with an English-speaking guide, please contact the Senshu Japan Concierge Team.