At low tide and sunset, sky and sea become one.

When low tide coincides with calm water, Chichibugahama Beach transforms into a dreamlike landscape where the sky and visitors are mirrored on the surface. For the best photographs, visit around sunset at low tide.

Three highlights of Chichibugahama Beach

1. 1. Check the timing for the best viewsCheck the low-tide and sunset times before your visit.
2. 2. Photograph the sunsetThe period around sunset is ideal, as the colors reflected on the water gradually change.
3. 3. Explore safelyPay attention to the tide and weather, and watch your footing along the shore.

Official information and directions

Check the low-tide and sunset calendarGet directions on Google Maps

Quick access guide

* For the best views, check the low-tide and sunset times as well as current parking conditions before your visit.

Nearby attractions

• ・Takaya Shrine—The Torii Gate in the SkyFrom the torii gate on the summit of Mt. Inazumi, enjoy sweeping views over Kan-onji and the Seto Inland Sea. This elevated panorama offers a striking contrast to the beach’s mirror-like tidal pools; check the latest traffic restrictions and shuttle-bus information before visiting.
• ・Unpenji Summit ParkRide the ropeway to a summit park overlooking the Sanuki Plain and the Seto Inland Sea. With photogenic spots such as the Swing in the Sky, it pairs beautifully with Chichibugahama at sunset for a full day exploring western Kagawa’s mountains and coast.
• ・Photography at Chichibugahama BeachThe best photographs come around low tide, when the evening sky and silhouettes are reflected in shallow pools. Check the tide table and sunset time, choose a calm day, and compose your shot from a position that does not disturb the water’s surface.