Special feature on recommended swimming beaches in Mie Prefecture! [Updated for 2024]

掲載日:2024.06.21

Summer means swimming in the sea!
Mie Prefecture, which stretches from north to south, has many attractive and beautiful beaches. There are many beaches that you will want to visit, such as the popular GozaShirahamaBeach ShimaCity, which is crowded with many people GotenbaBeach in TsuCity, and the little-known beaches in southern Mie Prefecture.

* As of August 15th, all swimming beaches in KihokuTown that were closed due to the announcement of the Nankai Trough Earthquake Emergency Information (Massive Earthquake Warning)have reopened for business.


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[TsuCity] GotenbaBeach (TsuCity)

The sea of Tsu is famous for its shallow, calm waves and white sand, and the 12km long beach, including the beaches of Takuzaki and akogi, has been designated as a prefectural natural park. Beach volleyball tournaments are also held on the lively beach lined with many beach shops, making it the perfect place to spend an active summer.

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Mid-July to late August every year *Period during which lifeguards are present

[MatsusakaCity] Matsunase Beach (MatsusakaCity)

This is a shallow beach with calm waves facing Ise Bay, which is popular with swimmers.
It is loved by locals.

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Beach opening date: Saturday, June 29, 2024
Swimming period: June 29th (Sat) to August 31st (Sat)

[IseCity] Inn Umi no Chou Beach (IseCity)

Why not take a short break while looking at the horizon? The beach is shallow and the water quality is good, so everyone from small children to the elderly can enjoy swimming in the summer.

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July 1st (Monday) to August 31st (Saturday), 2024
Time: 9:00-17:00

[TobaCity] ChidorigahamaBeach (TobaCity)

A swimming beach that is counted as one of the top 10 views of Toba. You can fully enjoy the real pleasure of summer.
The sandy beach boasts a large scale, with a total length of 500 meters and a long shallow coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean.

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Opening day: Monday, July 1, 2024
Beach House: From Saturday, July 13, 2024

[TobaCity] ArashimaBeach (TobaCity)

It is TobaCity only municipal beach, and from the beach you can see Sugashima and other islands floating off the coast. There are also rocky areas, so you can observe wildlife. This is a small beach that is popular with children.

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July 13th (Sat) - August 18th (Sun) 2024
9:00~17:00

[TobaCity] Wagu Sunshine Beach (TobaCity)

This beach is characterized by its good water quality and yellow-brown sand. There is also a saltwater pool on the beach, which is popular with children.

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July 2nd (Tue) - August 31st (Sat), 2024

[TobaCity] ShirahamaBeach (TobaCity)

Long beach with a total length of about 1km
A comfortable beach with shallow sea, clean water, and white sand, perfect for a luxurious space where you can do nothing.

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July 13th (Sat) - August 31st (Sat), 2024

[OwaseCity] MikisatoBeach (OwaseCity)

[The 2024 event has been cancelled]

A shallow, pure white sandy beach about 1 km long. Behind it is a pine forest that is said to have been planted by Lord Yoshimune of Kii.

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The beach will not open in 2024.
*There are no lifeguards or designated swimming areas. As safety cannot be guaranteed, swimming is at your own risk. Please refrain from swimming.

[ShimaCity] GozaShirahamaBeach (ShimaCity)

A beach with white sand and a shallow shore with outstanding clarity. It has been selected as one of the ``100 Best Beaches for Swimming'' and is crowded with many swimmers during the swimming season. It is one of the shallowest beaches in the Tokai region, with calm waves.

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Opening day: Monday, July 1, 2024
Period: July 1st (Mon) to August 31st (Sat), 2024

[ShimaCity] AgonoMatsubaraBeach (ShimaCity)

A shallow swimming beach that attracts many tourists from the Nagoya and Kansai areas. The beach house is open during the summer. Although the waves are calmer than the neighboring Kokufu Beach, you can also enjoy surfing. It is known for its barrier-free facilities, including the provision of beach wheelchairs.

[ShimaCity] Jiro Rokuro Beach (ShimaCity)

Jiro/Rokuro Beach is a beach based on the concept of enjoying sea bathing while enjoying nature. For this reason, it is not built just for enjoying sea bathing, and it is possible to observe the nature of the seashore, which is not possible elsewhere.
Unlike other beaches, we prioritize the protection of nature over the convenience of transportation, making it a beach where you can walk for 4,500 meters. It is relatively empty compared to other beaches, making it a little-known spot.

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July 20th (Sat) - August 16th (Fri) 2024

[ShimaCity] Watakano Pearl Beach (ShimaCity)

A white sand beach with calm waves and a rest area reminiscent of Spain. The waves are calm, so even small children can play safely.

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Period: Monday, July 8, 2024 - End date TBD
Lifeguard manning hours: July 13th (Sat) - August 21st (Wed)

[ShimaCity] yanohama Beach (BIG ARROW BEACH) (ShimaCity)

The beach facing Ago Bay has calm waves and is safe for even small children to enjoy. The parking lot also faces the beach, and you can walk into the sea in about 20 seconds. There are also sea kayaking, beach volleyball, and rest areas.

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yanohama Beach Opening Date: Saturday, July 13, 2024
・Swimming season: July 13th (Sat) - August 25th (Sun) 2024

[KihokuTown] Furusato Beach (Kihoku Town, KihokuTown)

A popular beach where you can enjoy the beautiful green ojima of Akanojima and Maruyamajima.
It is conveniently located along National Route 42, making it convenient to access.
After playing to your heart's content, we recommend relaxing at the nearby Furusato Onsen!

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Period: July 7th (Sun) - August 31st (Sat), 2024

[KihokuTown] Wagu no Hama Beach (Kihoku Town, Kitamuro KihokuTown)

Wagu no Hama Beach is known for its clean seawater. If you go through the Wagu-no-hama tunnel from the fishing town of Shimakatsu, you will see this beach.

Although it is a man-made sandy beach, it is covered with clean sand and there are no big waves, so even children can enjoy it safely. This is a beach where anyone can fully enjoy nature.

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Period: July 6th (Sat) - August 31st (Sat), 2024

[KihokuTown] JyonohamaBeach (Kihoku Town, KihokuTown)

This is a sandy beach located in Kumanonada Rinkai Park, on the inland sea with calm waves. There is also a pool, campground, and Hotel Tokinoza right next door.

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July 13th (Sat) - August 31st (Sat), 2024

[KihokuTown] Kurohama Beach (Kihoku Town, KihokuTown)

This is a beach that opened in 2008. It is a clean beach with fine gravel, and is fully equipped with changing rooms and toilets (barrier-free), as well as a shower room where you can take a hot shower. In addition, we have a lawn perfect for eating lunch, a beautiful roofed rest space, and a wooden deck that overlooks the islands floating in the sea (Matsushima in Kii) from a high position.

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Period: July 6th (Sat) - August 31st (Sat), 2024

[KumanoCity] Atashika Beach (KumanoCity)

A beach with calm waves in Atashika Bay that was selected as one of the 100 best beaches by the Environment Agency.
The shallow, clear blue water and white sand beach are popular, and the area is crowded with people during the peak season. On the sandy beach, colorful tents are lined up and you can fully enjoy outdoor life. In recent years, you can also enjoy marine sports such as SUP (stand up paddleboarding) and sea kayaking.

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2024 beach opening: Sunday, July 7th
Swimming: July 7th (Sun) - August 31st (Sat)

[KumanoCity] OdomariBeach (KumanoCity)

It is a beach loved by the local community, with good transportation access from the interchange and downtown. There are Onigajo and Kumano Kodo Matsumoto Pass nearby, so you can visit tourist attractions while swimming in the sea.
The nearby Matsuzaki Port is the departure and arrival point for Tategasaki Maritime Cruise, which can be enjoyed along with sea swimming. *Camping at OdomariBeach is prohibited.

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2024 beach opening: Sunday, July 7th
Swimming: July 7th (Sun) - August 31st (Sat)

[IseCity] FutamiuraBeach (IseCity)

FutamiuraBeach is the first public beach in Japan that was opened in 1896. It is a popular beach with long stretches of white sand that has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 beaches.
The water is shallow and the waves are calm. It is crowded with many people, from small children to the elderly. Open from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Patrolmen will be deployed according to the opening period.

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July 20th (Sat) - August 25th (Sun) 2024

[TaikiTown] NishikiMukaiBeachPlayPark Tropical Garden (TaikiTown Watarai District)

TaikiTown only beach includes a white sand beach, a marine house, wooden play equipment, and a pool. Refresh your mind and body in the blue sea!

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Swimming: Thursday, July 4th to Saturday, August 31st, 2024

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