Kujūkuri Beach
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Kujūkuri Beach (九十九里浜, Kujūkuri-hama) is a sandy beach that occupies much of the northeast coast of the Bōsō Peninsula in Chiba Prefecture, Japan.[1][2] The beach is approximately 60 kilometres (37 mi) long, making it the second longest beach in Japan.[3] Kujūkuri Beach is a popular swimming and surfing destination for inhabitants of Greater Tokyo.[4][5] The beach is protected as part of Kujūkuri Prefectural Natural Park.[1]
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Kujūkuri Beach | |
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九十九里浜 Kujūkuri-hama | |
IUCN category V (protected landscape/seascape) | |
Aerial view, from south to north, of Kujūkuri Beach | |
Location | Chiba Prefecture, Japan |
Coordinates | 35°31′44″N 140°27′07″E |
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