Okinoshima Island, located about 150m offshore from Shirato Beach, is a rocky island where in mythology, a white rabbit tried to trick a crocodile shark to cross. The black reefs that stretch from the coast to the island look like the back of a crocodile shark, making the world of the Kojiki feel real. This mysterious landscape is also popular with photography enthusiasts. In the summer, it is a popular swimming beach, but the waves are calm and there are no facilities for marine sports.

On the east side of the coast, there is a colony of rosehips, which is said to be the southernmost natural habitat of the Japanese rose, and it is designated as a national natural monument. Pale pink flowers bloom every year from mid-May to mid-June, and their sweet fragrance welcomes visitors.

Shirato Beach has also been certified as a "sacred place for lovers," and at Shirato Hill overlooking the sea, there is a photo spot with a love bell and a photo stand. At the neighboring Shirato Shrine, you can experience the legend of purification in a pond called Mitarai-ike, and enjoy the beautiful scenery while experiencing the world of myth.

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In myth, a rabbit heals its wounds by washing them in the fresh water of Mitarai-ike.

The black reef between Okinoshima and the coast is actually called "Wanizame no Se" (the back of a crocodile shark), following the description in the Kojiki.