Hello, this is _hiroyuki.ta. This time, I went on a motorcycle tour from central Tokyo to the Kokufuzu coast in Kanagawa Prefecture. Kokuzu Beach is a beautiful sandy beach in Odawara City, where you can enjoy swimming and surfing in the summer, and view Mt. Fuji in the winter. This time, I would like to introduce its charm, how to access it, and information on motorcycle parking.
Kokuzu Beach is a sandy beach of approximately 1.5km located in the southwest part of Odawara City. The Seisho Bypass runs behind the coast, and the contrast is impressive. On the coast, there is Kokufutsu Fishing Port and Kokufutsu Shrine, where you can learn about the local fishing industry and history. You can also see Sagami Bay from the coast, and on clear days you can even see Mt. Fuji and the Izu Peninsula. It is also famous as a beach and is crowded with many people in the summer. You can also enjoy marine sports such as surfing and windsurfing.
Route to Kozu Beach
The starting point is Nihonbashi, central Tokyo.
Enter the Tomei Expressway via Shuto Expressway No. 6, Shuto Expressway Inner Loop Line, and Shuto Expressway No. 3 Shibuya Line.
Drive approximately 35km on the Tomei Expressway and enter the Odawara-Atsugi Road at Atsugi IC.
Drive about 18km on Odawara-Atsugi Road, exit at Ninomiya IC, and enter National Route 1.
Drive about 3km on National Route 1 and arrive at Kokuzu Beach.
The total distance is approximately 80km and the journey time is approximately 1.5 hours. Kokuzu Beach is a beach located in the southern part of Odawara City, and is crowded with many people in the summer.
Highlights of Kokufuzu Coast
The Kozu coast has a variety of attractions, including nature, history, and culture. I will introduce some of them below.
Kokufutsu Shrine is a shrine located at the eastern end of the Kokufutsu coast. This is an old shrine that is said to have been built during the Heian period, and has been revered as the first shrine of Sagami Province. The deities enshrined here are Ōmi no Mikoto and Sukuhikona no Mikoto, who are worshiped as the gods of maritime safety, the protection of the fishing industry, and the gods of learning and entertainment. The shrine grounds include the main shrine, worship hall, and torii gate, which have been designated as national important cultural properties. Additionally, every July, the “Kokufutsu Boat Festival” is held, where boats are decorated on the sea. This festival is a traditional event that has been designated as an Important Intangible Folk Cultural Property of the country, and is a time to express gratitude for the blessings of the sea and pray for a bountiful catch and safety at sea.
Summary
This time, I went on a motorcycle tour from central Tokyo to the Kozu coast. The Kozu coast is a spot with a variety of attractions, including nature, history, and culture. You can enjoy swimming and surfing in the summer, and view Mt. Fuji in the winter. It can be accessed in about an hour and a half using the expressway. There are also free and inexpensive motorcycle parking lots. Please try touring the Kozu coast by motorcycle.
The word Kofutsu Beach translated into English is Kofutsu Beach. for your information.
