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Take a Rest at the Serene Photography Museum in Iimori-yama Park

About this spot

Japan's first photography museum dedicated to the works of photographer Domonken (土門拳). The interior, designed by architect Yoshio Taniguchi, is a serene space with the park's greenery and water surface as borrowed scenery, and an adjacent walking path centered on a pond spreads through Iimori-yama Park. His representative works, including "Children of Chikuho," feature compelling photographs that appeal not only to adults but also to older children. The stone garden and fountain designed by Isamu Noguchi outside the building are also highlights, perfect for taking a breather while walking through the park.

Season & hours

Name: 宮海海水浴場

Date & time: 7/18 (Sat)–8/16 (Sun) 9:00–17:00

Venue: 酒田市・宮海海水浴場

酒田市宮海地区に広がる海水浴場で、2026年は7月18日(土)から8月16日(日)まで、9時から17時の日程で開設されます。日本海に面した遠浅の白砂ビーチで、波が比較的穏やかなことから小さな子ども連れの家族にも人気です。公衆トイレ、更衣室、シャワー、救護所が整い、監視員も配置されるので安心して海水浴を楽しめます。砂浜には海の家も並び、休憩や食事にも困りません。庄内の夏らしい開放的な海辺で、波遊びや砂遊びをしながら夕方まで思いきり過ごしましょう。

Tips

遊泳は無料ですが、駐車場は清掃協力金として普通車0〜1,000円ほど(時期により変動)がかかります。夏の砂浜は熱くなるのでビーチサンダルが必須です。遊泳時間は17時までなので、着替えや後片付けの時間を見込んで16時45分ごろには切り上げるのがおすすめです。

Source: city.sakata.lg.jp

Tips

Miyaumi Beach is approximately 15 minutes away by car. The interior is a quiet appreciation space, so families with small children are recommended to combine it with park exploration. Iimori-yama Park has parking and restroom facilities.