Kanzaki Beach (神崎海水浴場)

Flow of the course

About this spot

This beach faces Wakasa Bay near the mouth of the Yura River in Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture, and in 2026 it is open from Wednesday, July 1 to Monday, August 31. Swimming is free, and the calm, gently sloping sandy beach can be enjoyed safely even with small children. Restrooms and cold-water showers are free to use, and the beach huts also offer paid hot-water showers, which are handy for rinsing off sand before heading home. The parking lot is spacious, with room for about 1,500 cars, which is a nice point since it is relatively easy to find a spot even during the busy season. You can spend a leisurely time playing in the water until evening while taking in the beautiful scenery of Wakasa Bay, surrounded by its rias coastline.

Season & hours

Tips

Parking is 1,000 yen per day. Cold-water showers are free, but the hot-water showers are a paid service at the beach huts, so keep some coins handy. The sand gets hot in summer, so beach sandals are a must. You can also check the latest details on the official website (https://kanzaki-kanko.net/).

Best time to visit

From 1 PM, the afternoon sunlight is steady, and this is a time slot when you can fully enjoy swimming until evening

Access & map

Maizuru City, Kanzaki Beach