1. Yuza Town Beach

・Kamaiso beach

Kamaiso beach is a rare beach where fresh water springs from the sand.

Groundwater flowing from Mt. Chokai bubbles up and out of the water, and the iron sand that is discharged along with it creates mysterious patterns on the sandy beach.

There are rocky areas, so it is a spot where you can enjoy playing on the rocks.

・Nishihama beach

Nishihama Beach is characterized by a straight coastline that stretches from north to south and a wide, white sandy beach.

Nearby there are facilities such as a campsite, a cottage village, and the day trip hot spring facility Apon Nishihama.

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・Jurizuka Beach

Jurizuka Beach is characterized by its straight coastline and white sand.

The sea is shallow, so even families with small children can enjoy swimming safely.

*Photo is for illustrative purposes only.

2. Sakata City Beach

・Tobishima Island Beach

Tobishima Island is the only remote island in Yamagata Prefecture, located 39km northwest of Sakata Port.

The water is clear and has beautiful colours, and you can see the fish swimming.
Because it is a bay, the waves are calm and it is easy to swim.

There are many rocky areas, making it ideal for playing on the rocks.

◆Please wear water shoes.
(Water shoes cannot be purchased on the island. Please prepare your own before coming to the island.)

・Miyaumi Beach

This beach is attractive for its spectacular location, where you can see Mt. Chokai and the windmills.

Located five minutes from Sakata Minato IC, the adjacent Sakata Kita Port embankment is famous as one of the best fishing spots in Yamagata Prefecture.

3. Tsuruoka City Beach

・Yunohama Beach

Yunohama Beach is one of the largest beaches in the prefecture, stretching along a long coastline in a hot spring resort area.

It is a popular spot for marine sports such as surfing and sea kayaking.

・Kamo Rainbow Beach

Kamo Rainbow Beach is a beach that has been developed as an artificial sandbox and rocky shoreline.

Nearby is the Kamo Aquarium, famous for its jellyfish, so you can enjoy a visit to the aquarium after swimming in the sea or playing on the rocks.

・Yura Beach

Yura Beach offers a beautiful contrast between Hakusan Island and the sunset, and has a long line of clean sandy beaches, which have been certified as one of Japan’s 100 Best Swimming Beaches by the Ministry of the Environment.

Hakusan Island is said to have been formed by a volcanic eruption 30 million years ago.

A 177m long red bridge connects the beach to the island, making it easy to get to the island.

There are walking paths around the island, and you can easily enjoy fishing in the sea fishing ponds on the island.

・Sanze Beach

Sanze Beach is close to the national highway and is home to a variety of strangely shaped rocks, as well as a natural diving board made from the rocks.

Surrounded by the natural surroundings of the mountains and featuring rocky shorelines, the beach is a popular spot for families to enjoy.

The sunset seen from the top of Kotohira Rock is also spectacular, and photographers visit the spot.

・Kobato Beach

Kobato Beach is a beach with a great view, with rocky shores and rocky areas within the swimming area, making it a safe place for families with children to enjoy swimming.

・Marine Park Nezukaseki

Beaches with pebbles have less turbidity and calmer waves.

Marine Park Nezugaseki has been selected by the Ministry of the Environment as one of the “100 Best Swimming Beaches,” making it a beach that the whole family can enjoy.

There is an artificial rocky beach where you can play on the rocks, a grassy area, and other activities you can enjoy other than swimming.

The sunset over the Sea of Japan is a spectacular sight.

4. Other

・Notes

① Hamanaka Asari Beach (Sakata City) will be closed as of 2019.

Please be aware that swimming at unopened beaches may not have first aid stations or lifeguards on duty, which may lead to serious accidents and make it difficult to respond to injuries.

5. Summary

This article summarizes beach information in Yamagata Prefecture for 2024.

The sea illuminated by the setting sun is a beauty that can only be found in the Sea of Japan.

The charm of Shonaihama is that you can enjoy not only swimming in the sea but also hot springs!

Why not make some wonderful summer memories at the beach in Shonai this summer?