Shioya Beach

take a JR line local train from Kobe to Shioya. The main gay beach is not in front of Shioya station, but a 20 minute walk along the shore - back in the direction of Suma / Kobe. Once you exit the station, cross the road and go down the stairs to the shore. The beach is next to the large concrete stormwater drain. You'll have to walk along a short slippery stretch of rocks before getting there.
On your way back, watch out for the tide here; you might get stuck trying to make it to the stairs and have to wade back a short distance.

• Crowd:Japanese guys, all ages;
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• some guys here seem to like wearing the Japanese loincloth 'fundoshi';
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• young students;
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• older guys
• Directions:take a JR line local train from Kobe to Shioya. The main gay beach is not in front of Shioya station, but a 20 minute walk along the shore - back in the direction of Suma / Kobe. Once you exit the station, cross the road and go down the stairs to the shore. The beach is next to the large concrete stormwater drain. You'll have to walk along a short slippery stretch of rocks before getting there.
  On your way back, watch out for the tide here; you might get stuck trying to make it to the stairs and have to wade back a short distance.
• Hours:summer only, especially August
• Cruising Info/ Tips:Up on the hillside behind the beach - take the small tunnel under the train tracks to get there and follow the paths up
• Wheelchair Accessible:No
• Warnings:The beach itself is pretty awful: dirty, rubbish, jellyfish in summer.
  Old guys sometimes sit really close by and stare at the others on the beach. They can also be annoying up on the hillside.