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Fuel up on Shonai seafood before the beach
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Fuel up on Shonai seafood before the beach

About this spot

A hot-spring resort on the Sea of Japan (日本海) coast that represents the Shonai (庄内) region, with a cluster of eateries serving fresh fish and shellfish. The seafood rice bowls and local fish dishes that come with a seafront setting are ideal for fuelling up before a swim. The unhurried air of a hot-spring town makes for a pleasant family lunch. Many restaurants let you eat with a sea view, which only builds anticipation for Kamo Rainbow Beach (加茂レインボービーチ) ahead.

Season & hours

Name: 加茂レインボービーチ

Date & time: 7/18 (Sat)–8/16 (Sun) 8:30–17:00

Venue: 鶴岡市・加茂レインボービーチ

鶴岡市の日本海沿い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、8時30分から17時までの遊泳時間で開設されます。すぐ隣に鶴岡市立加茂水族館が建つ立地で、海水浴の前後に涼しい館内で過ごせるのも魅力のひとつ。トイレや救護所が整い、監視員も常駐しているため、小さな子ども連れでも安心して過ごせます。遊泳はもちろん、駐車場も無料で利用でき、気軽に日本海の海水浴を楽しめるビーチです。波打ち際での水遊びから砂遊びまで、夕方までゆっくり夏を満喫しましょう。

Tips

駐車場・遊泳ともに無料です。夏の砂浜は熱くなるのでビーチサンダルを忘れずに。遊泳時間は17時までなので、着替えの時間を見込んで16時45分ごろには切り上げるのがおすすめです。すぐ隣の加茂水族館のトイレや売店も利用できます。

Source: mokkedano.net

Tips

About 10 minutes by car from Kamo Rainbow Beach. Restaurants can be busy in the summer holiday season, so arriving early in the 12:00 hour is recommended. There are footbath spots too, so stopping by after your meal for a breather is another good option.

Best time to visit

About 1 hour. To avoid the lunch rush, arriving in the 12:00 hour is your best bet

Access & map

Yunohama Onsen, Yamagata Prefecture (山形県 湯野浜温泉)

Model course featuring this spot

2026 Kamo Rainbow Beach (加茂レインボービーチ) Full-Day Course

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