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- [Summary] Yamagata Beach Information! Enjoy the summer in Shonai
[Summary] Yamagata Beach Information! Enjoy the summer in Shonai

Here is the information for open beaches in the Shonai area of Yamagata prefecture for summer 2022.
Let’s enjoy the water safely while taking measures against COVID as we did last year.
In this article, we will focus on the simple features and equipment of each beach.
* Due to the spread of COVID-19, the opening period and accessibility of each beach may change during the summer.
Please contact each tourist association in advance for the latest information.
Detailed information
1. Yuza Town
・ Kamaiso Beach
Kamaiso Beach is a rare beach where fresh water springs from the sand surface.
The groundwater flowing from Mt. Chokai is springing up, and the iron sand discharged together creates a mysterious pattern on the beach.
It is a spot where you can enjoy playing around the rocky shore.

Kamaiso Beach | |
Period: | July 15 (Fri.) to August 15 (Mon.), 2022 |
Hours: | 8:30~17:00 |
Parking Lot: | 〇 Approximately 40 units (free) |
Toilets: | 〇 |
Changing rooms: | ✕ |
Showers: | 〇 (no hot water) |
First aid station: | 〇 |
Lookout: | 〇 |
Beach house: | ✕ |
Camp: | ✕ |
Tent: | 〇 Yes during the day * However, behind the watchtower |
Barbecue: | ✕ |
Fireworks: | ✕ |
Sand buggy entry: | ✕ |
Personal watercraft: | ✕ |
Body board: | 〇 |
Surfing: | ✕ |
Access: | About 20 minutes by car from Yuza-Hiko IC |
Detailed information
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Kamaiso Beach
Fukura, Yuza Town
Inquiry
0234-72-5666 0234-72-5666
Yuza Chokai Tourism Association
・ Nishihama Beach
Nishihama Beach features a north-south straight coastline and wide white sandy shores.
There are campsites, cottage villages, and facilities such as day trip bathing hot springs in the immediate vicinity.

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Nishihama Beach | |
Period: | July 15 (Fri.) to August 15 (Mon.), 2022 |
Hours: | 8:30~17:00 |
Parking Lot: | 〇 For about 200 vehicles Car: 500 yen Bike: 200 yen Minibus: 1,000 yen Large bus: 2,000 yen |
Toilets: | 〇 |
Changing rooms: | 〇 Use the shower room |
Showers: | 〇 (no hot water) |
First aid station: | 〇 |
Lookout: | 〇 |
Beach house: | 〇 |
Camp: | ✕ |
Tent: | 〇 Yes during the day * However, behind the watchtower |
Barbecue: | △ Specified location * No direct fire |
Fireworks: | 〇 Mandatory to take out trash |
Sand buggy entry: | ✕ |
Personal watercraft: | ✕ |
Body board: | 〇 |
Surfing: | ✕ |
Access: | About 15 minutes by car from Yuza-Hiko IC |
Detailed information
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Nishihama beach
Nishihama, Fukiura, Yuza Town
Inquiry
0234-72-5666 0234-72-5666
Yuza Chokai Tourism Association
・ Jurizuka Beach
Jurizuka Beach features a straight coastline and white sandy shores.
Because it is a shallow sea, you can enjoy swimming with confidence even with small children.

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Jurizuka Beach | |
Period: | July 16 (Sat.) to August 15 (Mon.), 2022 |
Time: | 8:30~17:00 |
Parking lot: | 〇 About 70 Car: 500 yen Bike: 100 yen Microbus / Large bus: 1,000 yen |
Toilets: | 〇 |
Changing rooms: | 〇 Use the shower room |
Showers: | 〇 |
First aid station: | 〇 |
Lookout: | 〇 |
Beach house: | ✕ |
Tent: | 〇 Yes during the day * However, behind the watchtower |
Camp: | △ Paid: 1,000 yen |
Barbecue: | ✕ |
Fireworks: | ✕ |
Sand buggy entry: | ✕ |
Personal watercraft: | ✕ |
Body board | 〇 |
Surfing: | ✕ |
Access: | About 10 minutes by car from Yuza-Hiko IC |
Detailed information
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Jurizuka Beach
Jurizuka, Sugasato, Yuza Town
Inquiry
0234-72-56660234-72-5666
Yuza Chokai Tourism Association
2. Sakata
・ Tobishima Island Beach
Tobishima Island Beach is on the only remote island in Yamagata prefecture located 39 km northwest of Sakata Port.
Characterized by the transparency and beautiful colors of the water, 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 rocky shore play.

Tobishima Island Beach | |
Period: | July 15 (Fri.) to August 18 (Thu.), 2022 |
Time: | 9:00~17:00 |
Parking lot: | ✕ * None on the island, please use the parking lot in front of Sakata Seafood Market in Sakata |
Toilets: | 〇 |
Changing rooms: | 〇 |
Shower: | 〇 |
First aid station: | 〇 |
Lookout: | 〇 |
Beach house: | ✕ |
Access: | 75 minutes by ferry from Sakata Port |
◆ Please wear marine shoes
(Marine shoes cannot be purchased on the island. Please prepare before coming to the island)
◆ Marine shoes rental service (for adults only)
If you would like to rent some, please contact the local guard directly.
There is only one pair of each size in stock, so it is recommended that you bring your own .
The sizes are as follows:
・ 23 cm
・ 24 cm
・ 26 cm
・ 27 cm
* Only one pair each
Detailed information
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Tobishima Island Beach
Tobishima Island, Sakata City
Inquiry
0234-96-38000234-96-3800
Tobishima island beach Committee
Secretariat: Godo Kaisha Tobishima
・ Miyaumi Beach
Miyaumi Beach will be open for the first time in 3 years.
The beach has a spectacular view of Mt. Chokai and the windmills.
It is 5 minutes away from Sakata Minato IC, and the adjacent Sakata Kita Port revetment is famous as one of the leading fishing spots in Yamagata prefecture.

Miyaumi Beach | |
Period: | July 23 (Sat.) to August 21 (Sun.), 2022 |
Time: | 8:00~17:00 |
Parking lot: | 〇 Car: 700 yen Microbus (11 people or more): 1,200 yen Bus: 1,400 yen Motorcycle: 300 yen |
Toilets: | 〇 |
Changing rooms: | 〇 |
Showers: | 〇 |
First aid station: | 〇 |
Lookout: | 〇 |
Beach house: | ✕ |
Access: | About 5 minutes by car from Sakata Minato IC |
Detailed information
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Miyaumi Beach
Miyaumi, Sakata City
Inquiry
090-4880-6697090-4880-6697
Miyaumi Beach Committee
3. Tsuruoka
・ Yunohama Beach
Yunohama Beach is one of the largest beaches in the prefecture on the long coast of the hot spring village.
It is a popular spot where marine sports such as surfing and sea kayaking are also in fashion.

Yunohama Beach | |
Period: | July 15 (Fri.) to August 21 (Sun.), 2022 |
Time: | 9:00~17:00 |
Parking lot: | 〇 Cooperation fee 800 yen |
Toilets: | 〇 Wash with water |
Changing rooms: | ✕ |
Showers: | 〇 |
First aid station: | 〇 |
Lookout: | 〇 |
Beach house: | 〇 |
Access: | About 10 minutes by car from Shonai Airport IC |
Detailed information
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Yunohama Beach
Hamaizumi, Yunohama, Tsuruoka City
Inquiry
0235-75-22580235-75-2258
Yunohama Onsen Tourism Association
・ Kamo Rainbow Beach
Kamo Rainbow Beach is a beach maintained as an artificial sandbox and rocky shore.
The Kamo Aquarium, famous for its jellyfish, is also nearby, and you can enjoy a tour of the aquarium after swimming or playing on the rocky shore.

Kamo Rainbow Beach | |
Period: | July 23 (Sat.) to August 14 (Sun.), 2022 |
Parking lot: | 〇 Free |
Toilets: | 〇 Wash with water |
Changing rooms: | ✕ |
Showers: | ✕ |
First aid station: | 〇 |
Lookout: | 〇 |
Beach house: | ✕ |
Access: | 15 minutes by car from Tsuruoka IC |
Detailed information
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Kamo Rainbow Beach
Imaizumi, Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture
Inquiry
0235-33-3023 (weekday only)0235-33-3023 (weekday only)
Kamo Beach Management Committee
☎ 090-9740-3358 (Saturday, Sunday, and holidays)
・ Yura Beach
Yura Beach has a beautiful contrast between the Hakusan Island and the setting sun. The beautiful sandy beach is certified as one of the 100 best beaches of Japan by the Ministry of the Environment.
Equipment such as water services is perfect so that you can camp easily!
Hakusan Island is an island that is said to have been created by a volcanic eruption 30 million years ago.
A 177 meter red bridge is built from the sandy beach to the island, so you can easily cross the island.
There are walking paths around the island, and you can easily enjoy fishing at the sea fishing pond on the island.

Yura Beach | |
Period: | July 16 (Sat.) to August 16 (Tue.), 2022 |
Parking lot: | 〇 300 units Cooperation fee 800 yen |
Toilets: | 〇 Wash with water |
Changing rooms: | 〇 |
Showers: | 〇 Adult: 300 yen Child: 200 yen Inside the old fishing center (hot water) |
First aid station: | 〇 |
Lookout: | 〇 |
Beach house: | 〇 |
Access: | About 15 minutes by car from Tsuruoka IC |
Detailed information
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Yura Beach
2-21-1 Yura, Tsuruoka City
0235-73-22500235-73-2250
Inquiry
Yura Onsen Tourism Association
・ Sanze Beach
Sanze Beach is a beach that is close to the national highway, has abundant changes in special-looking rocks, and has a natural diving platform made of rocks.
Surrounded by the nature of the mountains and with rocky shores, the beach is popular as a beach that can be enjoyed by families.
In addition, the sunset seen from the top of Kotohira Rock is superb, and popular with photographers.

Sanze Beach | |
Period: | July 23 (Sat.) to August 14 (Sun.), 2022 |
Parking lot: | 〇 Cooperation fee 800 yen |
Toilets: | 〇 Wash with water |
Changing rooms: | ✕ |
Showers: | 〇 |
First aid station: | 〇 |
Lookout: | 〇 |
Beach house: | ✕ |
Access: | About 10 minutes by car from Sanze IC |
Detailed information
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Sanze Beach
Sanze Yokomachi, Tsuruoka City
Inquiry
0235-73-30350235-73-3035
Sanze Tourism Association
・ Kobato Beach
Kobato Beach is a beach with a good view, and there are rocky shores and rocks in the swimming area, so families with children can enjoy swimming with peace of mind.

Kobato Beach | |
Period: | July 23 (Sat,) to August 16 (Sun.), 2022 |
Parking lot: | 〇 Cooperation fee 700 yen |
Toilets: | 〇 Wash with water |
Changing rooms: | 〇 |
Showers: | 〇 Fee of 50 yen |
First aid station: | 〇 |
Lookout: | 〇 |
Beach house: | ✕ |
Access: | About 15 minutes by car from Sanze IC |
Detailed information
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Kobato Beach
Kobato Hamada, Tsuruoka City
Inquiry
0235-73-22520235-73-2252
Kobato Tourism Association
・ Marine Park Nezugaseki
Marine Park Nezugaseki opens for the first time in 3 years.
The beach with gravel is less muddy and the waves are calm.
It has been selected by the Ministry of the Environment as one of the 100 Best Beaches of Japan and can be enjoyed by families.
There are artificial rocky shores where you can play on the beach, a lawn open space, etc., and you can enjoy playing other than swimming in the sea.
The sunset over the Sea of Japan is a magnificent view.

Marine Park Nezugaseki | |
Period: | July 23 (Sat.) to August 14 (Sun.), 2022 |
Parking lot: | 〇 Cooperation fee 800 yen |
Toilets: | 〇 Wash with water |
Changing rooms: | 〇 |
Showers: | 〇 |
First aid station: | 〇 |
Lookout: | 〇 |
Beach house: | ✕ |
Access: | About 15 minutes by car from Atsumi Onsen IC |
Detailed information
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Nezugaseki Harami, Tsuruoka City
Inquiry
0235-44-21120235-44-2112
Nezugaseki Neighborhood Association
4. Other
· Notes
① Hamanaka Asari beach (Sakata City) was closed in 2019.
Please note that swimming on a beach that is not open may lead to a serious accident because it is not possible to deal with injuries sicne there is no first aid station or watchman.
5. Summary

In this article, we have summarized the beach information for Yamagata prefecture in 2022.
The sea illuminated by the setting sun is a beauty unique to the Sea of Japan.
The charm of Shonaihama is that you can enjoy hot springs as well as swimming in the sea!
Why don’t you make wonderful summer memories in the sea of Shonai this summer?