2026 Sanore Sohadema Seawater Bathing Beach - Full Day Course

A full-day course centered on Sanore Sohadema Seawater Bathing Beach in Minamisanriku Town, Miyagi Prefecture, where you can enjoy the Shizugawa area thoroughly. In 2026, the beach will be open from July 18 (Saturday) through August 30 (Sunday), from 9:30 AM to 4 PM. In the morning, first visit the Minamisanriku 311 Memorial (南三陸311メモリアル) standing on a hilltop to experience the journey of recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake and enjoy views of Shizugawa Bay. Next is Minamisanriku Sansan Shopping Street (南三陸さんさん商店街), a roadside station known for its wooden buildings, offering local seafood specialties like seafood bowls and grilled scallops unique to Minamisanriku. After an early lunch and shopping here, head to Sanore Sohadema Seawater Bathing Beach in the afternoon. The gently sloping sandy beach with calm waves is equipped with a management building, shower facilities, and restrooms, with about 400 free parking spaces, so families with small children can relax with peace of mind. Swimming is free, with only food and merchandise at the beach houses requiring a separate fee. Enjoy the summer day playing in the shallow water and building sandcastles until the 4 PM closing time. This is a greedy family-oriented course that lets you experience both the beauty of the Sanriku coast and the charm of the recovering town.