Niigata Travel Series, 02: The Beach At Sunset Station by kafkanarchy84

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Niigata Travel Series, 02: The Beach At Sunset Station
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# The adventures of Megan and Aron in Niigata continue. Today I took my friends from the USA to my favorite beach on the Sea of Japan.

We rolled down to the “Sunset Station” just outside of Yahiko Village, Niigata Prefecture, Japan. This beach is a lesser known, semi-secret gem on the coast of Niigata, right off of scenic route 402 which is known as the “Sunset Line.”

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There is a main beach here, and a smaller “hidden beach” which is surrounded by wooded hills and cliffs. Getting to the secret beach requires a little extra effort. It’s about a five minute walk over some hills and through tall grass.

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*A mysterious message left in the sand: “Aron rules”*

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Back on the main beach we enjoyed some afternoon BBQ fun, lots of sun, sand, and swimming. 

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We ended our long day in the sun with a dip in a well-known, local *onsen* called *Dairo-no-yu.*

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# You can see what the inside of the *onsen* looks like [here.](http://www.niigata-kankou.or.jp/sys/data?page-id=11342)
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# I had planned to enjoy this summer as much as possible, as so far I think I’m doing pretty good. 

# What about you? Do you have a favorite spot to frequent in summer, where you live?

# ~KafkA


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***Graham Smith is a Voluntaryist activist, creator, and peaceful parent residing in Niigata City, Japan. Graham runs the "Voluntary Japan" online initiative with a presence here on Steem, as well as DLive and Twitter. (Hit me up so I can stop talking about myself in the third person!)***
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@nateonsteemit ·
Oceans + Japan makes me wonder about the Fukushima daishi situation. Are you by any chance glowing in the dark after your dip?
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@viraldrome ·
I think he should be a little more worried about 
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@kafkanarchy84 ·
We’re on the Sea of Japan side, so no glow :)
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@nateonsteemit ·
Good. Don't die lol
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@cecicastor ·
Looks like you have found the recipe for a very enjoyable summer. Love the BBQ on the beach...
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@anasuleidy ·
It is seen that they spent a great day ... Keep enjoying.
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@lucylin ·
Nice!
How long have you lived in Japan, mate? 
It's somewhere I've never been..
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@wa2qr ·
Wow beautiful beach. 
I wish to travel to Japan someday
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[the Daily "Spotlight"!](https://steemit.com/community/@daveks/the-daily-spotlight-kafkanarchy84)
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ahh that's why there were no posts from you for some time;)
you were resting, great!
BBQ seems to be tasty! what's there? pepper and ...?

You got much energy and positive from the sun and the water, so we're waiting for new posts;)
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@kafkanarchy84 ·
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Yes, I am going crazy from not being able to post as much as I want to... Guests are leaving today! Haha.
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@taliakerch ·
ahaaaa, so you're Steemit addicted already!;))
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