Keinomatsubara and Keinomatsubara Beach is a sightseeing spot where visitors can experience both history and natural beauty. This scenic spot was written about by the ancient poet Kakinomoto Hitomaro in his Manyoshu (Anthology of Myriad Leaves), and is protected as part of Setonaikai National Park. The romantic atmosphere of the "Proposal Road" is popular among couples and families. Keinomatsubara Beach is also so popular that it has been selected as one of the "100 Best Pleasure Beaches," "100 Best Beaches in Japan," "88 Best Beaches in Japan," and "100 Best Sunsets in Japan.
Onerview of Keinomatsubara
| Name | Keinomatsubara (Keinomatsubara Beach) |
| Address | Matsuho Kozuji, Minami-Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture |
| Phone | 0799-43-5221 (Minami-Awaji City Commerce, Industry and Tourism Division) |
| Official WEB | https://www.city.minamiawaji.hyogo.jp.e.ct.hp.transer.com/soshiki/shoukou/keino-kaisuiyokujyou.html |
| Opening hours | Sea-bathing season: Early July to late August Other than above: Open all year round |
| Closed | - |
| Admission | Sea-bathing season: 160 cars Other than above: - |
| Parking | Sea-bathing season: Yes Other than above: - |
| Parking fee | Sea-bathing season: 700 yen/day, Motorcycle: 200 yen/day, Large buses: 2000 yen/day Other than above: - |
| Access | By car: Approx. 5 minutes from the Nishidan Mihara IC on the Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway Bus: Take a highway bus from JR Maiko Station to "Rikuno-ko Seitan", or take a cab, etc. |