Sarugamori Sand Dunes

Sarugamori Sand Dunes is a large area of sand dunes located to the east of the village of Higashidōri in northeastern Aomori Prefecture, facing the Pacific Ocean.
They are also known as the Shimokita Sand Dunes because of their location on Shimokita Peninsula.

Geography

Measuring approximately long by to wide, with an area of, the dunes are also Japan's largest area of singing sand.
Behind the sand dunes lie ponds and marshes forming an important wildlife habitat.

Military use

Almost all of the area of the Sarugamori Sand Dunes are used for military training by Japan's Ministry of Defense, and generally off-limits to tourists.