Beach Swimming Until Late Afternoon on a Sandy Beach with a Wading Pool and Beach Huts

About this spot

Daidotsu Beach in Nichinan City opens from July 4 (Saturday) through August 31 (Monday), 2026, with swimming hours from 9 AM to 4:30 PM. A wading pool is set up on the sandy beach, making it easy for small children to enjoy water play without worrying about wave heights—a major advantage. Showers and lockers are available, and beach huts are operated, so you can spend the entire day without concerns about changing clothes or taking breaks. Parking is free, allowing families to enjoy beach swimming without cost, on a peaceful beach true to the Nichinan Coast style.

Season & hours

Tips

Swimming and parking are both free. Showers, lockers, and beach hut use may be fee-based depending on the facility. Swimming hours are until 4:30 PM, so plan to exit the water by 4 PM to allow time for changing clothes. The sandy beach gets hot in summer, so beach sandals are essential.

Best time to visit

From 1 PM onward in the afternoon, the water temperature rises, and you have plenty of time to swim until the 4:30 PM closing.

Access & map

Nichinan City • Daidotsu Beach (大堂津海水浴場)