Matama Coast
Also written: 真玉海岸 · 马塔玛海滩
The only coast in Oita where you can watch the sun dipping below the horizon; at low tide the tidal flats create striped patterns and the sunset forms a golden panorama.
An Illustrated Japan / Oita / Famous Views
About this place
Matama Coast at Usuno, Bungotakada City facing Suonada Sea is the only coast in Oita where you can see sun set directly into horizontal sea, selected as one of Japan's 100 Sunset Coasts. At low tide tidal flats stretch ~3km and bizarre striped mud patterns emerge, shining golden when paired with sunset—attracting nationwide photographers. Patterns are art created by tidal currents on shallow seabed, best during major spring tides October-April with vivid stripes. Along coast you find Matama Beach and restaurant Spa Land Matama whose bath lets you soak watching sunset simultaneously. Once little known locally,SNSmade it famous, with ideal timing hurdle requiring check of both tide table and weather forecast: clear sky low-tide evening is gold prize. Gentle warm sea breeze and slow sun descent make for contemplative evening. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience. Further walking with local guide deepens understanding of history and geology, increasing travel satisfaction. Enjoy specialty food after viewing for memorable experience.
