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Jade Coast

Coastal region and known jade producer in Itoigawa City. You might even find a jade gemstone?!

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A gravel beach in Itoigawa City, known as the production area of jade, a gemstone popular in the East. It’s said that if you’re lucky you can even find jade here that made its way from Kotakigawa Jade Gorge, a designated natural monument in Japan, after many many years.

In addition to jade, there are a number of stones in all shapes, colors and sizes, making this a fun spot to look for unique stones. For the rock-enthusiasts, you can even take the stones you find to be appraised at the Fossa Magna Museum, located about a 10-minute drive from the coast. Please note this service is only available with a pre-booked appraisal ticket so be sure to check in advance.

From mid-July to mid-August, the coast opens up for beach season, bustling with all the summer sights of tents and parasols. Here you’ll find the one-of-a-kind chance to swin in the crystal clear Sea of Japan along a treasure hunt for jadestone.

Highlights

  • You may come across jade if you’re lucky.
  • Stones picked up can be appraised at the Fossa Magna Museum, subject to conditions.
  • Coast opens up for beach season from mid-July to mid-August.

Photos

  • The gravel beach. Those looking for jade visit to search for stones.

    The gravel beach. Those looking for jade visit to search for stones.

  • A number of different stone shapes await for you to find your own special favorite.

    A number of different stone shapes await for you to find your own special favorite.

  • The sunset sinking into the sea viewed from the coast is spectacular.

    The sunset sinking into the sea viewed from the coast is spectacular.

Official FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.

Q

Are there pamphlets and information boards in foreign languages? (If yes, please let us know the languages)

A

There is an information board introducing jade on the Jade Coast (English: Display period from December to April of the following year).

Q

Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?

A

No free Wi-Fi available.

Q

Are coin lockers available?

A

Not available.

Q

Are there toilets nearby?

A

Temporary toilets are set up during the beach season from mid-July to mid-August.

Reviews

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  • 簡蓉

    無論是喜歡爬山健行、露營野餐、浮潛玩水、鐵馬踏青,在糸魚川都可以來這哦🥹

Details

Name in Japanese
ヒスイ海岸
Postal Code
941-0051
Address
Oshiage, Itoigawa City, Niigata
Telephone
025-555-7344(Itoigawa City Tourism Association)
Closed
Free to walk
Business Hours
Walk anytime
Access
About 25 minutes on foot from Itoigawa Station on the JR Hokuriku Shinkansen, Oito Line and Echigo Tokimeki Railway Nihonkai Hisui Line.
Official Website
Official Website (Japanese)