Pray for a safe trip at an ancient shrine in Kudamatsu City
About this spot
An ancient shrine in Hanaoka, Kudamatsu City (下松市花岡), venerable enough that it is sometimes counted among Japan's three great Inari shrines alongside Fushimi Inari Taisha (伏見稲荷大社) and Toyokawa Inari (豊川稲荷). Characterized by an approach lined with vermilion torii gates and dignified shrine buildings, it is a worship spot fitting for praying for a safe family trip and safe sea bathing. The precincts have plenty of greenery, so it stays relatively cool even on a summer morning. As a place of faith rooted in the community, it is cherished by local people too. Once you have prayed, set off toward Kasado Island (笠戸島).
Season & hours
Name: はなぐり海水浴場
Date & time: 7/17 (Fri)–8/16 (Sun) 9:00–17:00
Venue: 下松市・はなぐり海水浴場
下松市の笠戸島にある海水浴場で、2026年は7月17日(金)から8月16日(日)まで、9時から17時まで開設されます。人工海水浴場と親水緑地公園、海上遊歩道が整備され、期間中はサメ防護網も設置されるなど、家族連れが安心して過ごせる工夫がされています。遊泳は無料で、コインシャワー(100円)も利用可能です。無料駐車場は約70台分あり、車での来場もしやすいのが特長です。瀬戸内海らしい穏やかな波の中、波打ち際での水遊びから砂遊びまで、夕方まで思いきり楽しめます。
Tips
駐車場は約70台と限られるため、混雑する週末は早めの到着が安心です。遊泳時間は17時までなので、着替えとシャワーの時間を見込んで16時45分ごろには切り上げましょう。コインシャワー用に100円硬貨を用意しておくと便利です。
Tips
About 15 minutes by car from Hanaguri Beach (はなぐり海水浴場). There is free parking. Parts of the precincts have steps, so watch your footing if you have a stroller.
Best time to visit
About 45 minutes. The early morning hours have fewer people and let you pray calmly.
Access & map
〒744-0024 １２２４ Suetakekami, Kudamatsu City, Yamaguchi Prefecture (山口県下松市末武上)
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2026 Hanaguri Beach (はなぐり海水浴場) Full-Day Course
Yamaguchi
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