* 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.

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.

・ 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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・ 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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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.

◆ Please wear marine shoes
(Marine shoes cannot be purchased on the island. Please prepare before coming to the island)

・ 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.

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.

・ 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.

・ 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.

・ 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.

・ 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.

・ 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.

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?