Oki Beach

1.5-kilometer strip of white sand in northeastern Tosashimizu. The beach attracts local residents and visitors alike, who come to sunbathe and surf, or to walk along its forested edge, where rare kakatsu-gayu trees (Cudrania cochinchinensis) and other broad-leaved species can be seen. The beach is also home to many animals; small clams and ghost crabs live beneath the surface of the sand, and loggerhead sea turtles come to the shore to lay their eggs. The atmosphere on the beach is tranquil, as it has been relatively undisturbed by human intervention, and visitors can enjoy a peaceful day here as they explore Tosashimizu.