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Shioya Beach
There are plenty of places to cruise among the trees on the hillside, although not exactly secluded or private.
- Best time
- summer only, especially August
- Crowd
- Japanese guys, all ages;*brsome guys here seem to like wearing the Japanese…
- Watch out
- The beach itself is pretty awful: dirty, rubbish, jellyfish in summer.
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Where exactly
take a JR line local train from Kobe to Shioya. The main gay beach is not in front of Shioya station, but a 20 minute walk along the shore - back in the direction of Suma / Kobe. Once you exit the station, cross the road and go down the stairs to the shore. The beach is next to the large concrete stormwater drain. You'll have to walk along a short slippery stretch of rocks before getting there. On your way back, watch out for the tide here; you might get stuck trying to make it to the stairs and have to wade back a short distance.
When to go
summer only, especially August
Sunset today · Sunrise tomorrow
Etiquette
Up on the hillside behind the beach - take the small tunnel under the train tracks to get there and follow the paths up
Safety
The beach itself is pretty awful: dirty, rubbish, jellyfish in summer. Old guys sometimes sit really close by and stare at the others on the beach. They can also be annoying up on the hillside.
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