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San'in Kaigan NP, Tottori
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Uradome opened as the San’in region’s first bathing beach in 1894. A memorial stone still stands here, marking the start of a seaside tradition more than a century old.
The beach sits within the wider Uradome Coast, designated a national Place of Scenic Beauty and Natural Monument on March 27, 1928—making this swim spot part of a protected geological landmark.
On July 10, 1927, novelist Shimazaki Toson came ashore at Uradome, then toured the coast by boat. He summed up its distinctive scenery: “Matsushima is Matsushima, Uradome is Uradome.”
On a rocky rise beside the beach, Arasuna Shrine’s main hall features a five-level dragon carving. Local tourism sources credit the Edo-period work to Ogura Enzaburo, a pupil of famed carver Hidari Jingoro.
Local accounts say Sengoku-era warrior Yamanaka Shikanosuke prayed at Arasuna Shrine, right beside the beach, for victory during his campaign against Tottori Castle.
Uradome’s clear water has more than good looks: Iwami’s tourism association says Uradome and nearby Makitani beaches have previously ranked among Japan’s top five for water quality.
Uradome Beach has a screen connection: Japan’s National Film Archive lists it among locations associated with the swimming anime series Free!, whose official Iwami tie-in includes Uradome Coast.
Iwami launched the Uradome Coast Genki Festival in 1988. The beach has hosted community festivities with food stalls, stage performances and fireworks launched offshore over the water.
