Beach Swimming Until Evening on the Sandy Shore Facing Wakasa Bay, With Excellent Facilities

About this spot

A beach in Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture, near the mouth of the Yura River facing Wakasa Bay, operating from July 1 (Wednesday) to August 31 (Monday) in 2026. Swimming is free, and the gently sloping sandy beach with calm waves is safe and enjoyable for families with small children. Toilets and cold-water showers are available for free, and beach huts offer hot-water showers for a fee, making them convenient for rinsing off before leaving. The parking lot is spacious with approximately 1,500 spaces, making it relatively easy to find a spot even during peak season. Surrounded by the beautiful scenery of Wakasa Bay with its ria coast, you can enjoy leisurely beach play until evening.

Season & hours

Tips

Parking costs 1,000 yen per day. Cold-water showers are free, but hot-water showers at the beach huts are fee-based, so bring small change. Beach sand gets hot in summer, so beach sandals are essential. For the latest detailed information, visit the official website (https://kanzaki-kanko.net/).

Best time to visit

From 1 PM onward in the afternoon, sunlight is stable and you can enjoy plenty of beach swimming until evening.

Access & map

Maizuru City, Kanzaki Beach