Quiet Roads & Ocean Views | Japan Coastal Road Trip in Summer

Quiet Roads & Ocean Views | Japan Coastal Road Trip in Summer

🚗 Join me on a relaxed road trip along Japan’s underrated Sea of Japan Coast – driving from Niigata Port to Tsuruoka Station
Along the road, I found hidden gems and unexpected spots I never knew existed: beautiful coastal views, stunning beaches, quirky local attractions, and peaceful countryside vibes you won’t find in Tokyo or Kyoto. Lots of immersive driving footage with the sea on one side and mountains on the other, perfect for anyone who loves slow travel.

Timestamp ⏯:
00:41 A Rainy Start from Niigata 🌧️
03:04 Spontaneous Stop: Whimsical Kochia Garden
04:35 Iwafune Port Seafood Market
10:49 Sasagawa Nagare Boat Tour
14:34 Michi-no-Eki Atsumi Sharin (Boat-Themed Rest Stop)
18:19 The Scenic Coastal Drive (Sea of Japan)
20:37 Yura Beach & the Red Bridge
22:25 Exploring Hakusan Island & Shrine
27:21 Leaving the Coast & Arriving in Tsuruoka
29:47 Izakaya Dinner in the City

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Place Mentioned 🗺️:
📍Iwafune Kochia Garden
https://maps.app.goo.gl/5vsnjStRHtteotMK7
📍Iwafune Port Seafood Center
https://maps.app.goo.gl/AMUGm62YyKk8MZ2G8
📍Sasagawa Nagare Boat Tour
https://maps.app.goo.gl/M4n9MNKgPKwUDmFm6
📍Michi-no-Eki Atsumi Sharin (Boat-Themed Rest Stop)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/cJdWmeRpX9bETjsZ7
📍Yura Beach
https://maps.app.goo.gl/oeqNSB2D1DJAvLDm8
📍Tamaya (izakaya)
https://maps.app.goo.gl/NXsJfvyEcxbVSkoR7

Travel Date: August 2025

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