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Feel the Power of Nature at the Mystical Pond "Marui-ike-sama"
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Feel the Power of Nature at the Mystical Pond "Marui-ike-sama"

About this spot

Known as "Marui-ike-sama," the spring-fed pond that emerges at the foot of Mt. Chōkai in Yusa Town is a scenic spot renowned for its remarkable clarity and vivid blue-green color created by groundwater from Mt. Chōkai, despite being a small pond with a diameter of about 20 meters. At the pond's edge stands "Agariko-daiō," a sacred tree believed to be over 300 years old, making this a sacred space cherished by local people for generations. With a wooden walkway in place, even small children can walk close to the water's edge. Looking at the water's surface in the crisp morning air, you'll encounter a mystical landscape where the green of the trees and the blue of the sky are reflected in the pond. Before heading to the beach, take a moment to feel the power of nature.

Season & hours

Name: 西浜海水浴場

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

Venue: 遊佐町・西浜海水浴場

山形県遊佐町の西浜海水浴場は、2026年は7月17日(金)から8月16日(日)まで開設され、遊泳時間は8時30分から17時までです。鳥海山を背景にした庄内北部の海岸線に位置し、日本海の開放的な景色の中で海水浴が楽しめます。トイレ・更衣室・シャワー・救護所が整い、監視員も常駐しているので、小さな子ども連れの家族でも安心して過ごせます。海沿いには海の家もあり、休憩や食事にも便利です。遊泳は無料ですが、駐車場は普通車500円・バイク200円がかかります。波打ち際での水遊びから砂遊びまで、17時の終了時刻まで夏の1日を思いきり満喫しましょう。

Tips

遊泳時間は17時までなので、着替えやシャワーの時間を見込んで16時45分ごろには切り上げるのがおすすめです。夏の砂浜は熱くなるので、ビーチサンダルを忘れずに。駐車場代は小銭を用意しておくとスムーズです。監視員がいる時間帯・範囲内で泳ぎましょう。

Source: mokkedano.net

Tips

About 15 minutes by car from Nishihama Beach. From the dedicated parking lot, it's just a few minutes' walk to the pond's edge. As the pond is sacred, please refrain from entering the water or taking stones—simply enjoy the scenery quietly.

Best time to visit

Approximately 45 minutes required. The late morning, before the sun becomes strong, offers calm water and excellent photo opportunities.

Access & map

〒999-8525 Yusa Town, Akumi District, Yamagata Prefecture, Fukiura Shichimagari-seki Higashi, Naoshi Arakawa 57

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