2026 Shimohama Beach Full-Day Enjoyment Course

A full-day course to enjoy Akita City, featuring Shimohama Beach as the star, which operates from 9 AM to around 4 PM from July 19 (Sunday) to August 23 (Sunday), 2026. In the morning, start at Akita City Omoriyama Zoo to interact with popular animals like polar bears and red pandas, and spend time leisurely in the shaded garden. Head south along the coast and visit Michi-no-Eki Iwaki, where you can enjoy local cuisine while resting in the view of the Japan Sea. After filling your stomach, head to Shimohama Beach, the day's climax. This beach in southern Akita City is a hidden gem family beach where you can play freely while listening to the sound of waves. The beach hut features showers and flush toilets, so you can rest assured when changing or taking a break after water play. Charges vary depending on which beach hut operates, so check on-site. Enjoy water play and sandcastle building at the water's edge until evening, and make the most of Akita's summer day.