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Start Your Day at a Highland Park with Views Over the Seto Inland Sea

About this spot

A park nestled on a highland overlooking Tamashima's downtown area, spreading across the grounds of Entuji Temple, where the Zen monk Ryokan famously trained in his youth during the Edo period. From the walking paths surrounded by trees and scenic overlooks, you can take in panoramic views of the Seto Inland Sea and Tamashima's townscape. Walking here in the cool morning air is perfect for warming up before a beach day. With quiet, shaded grounds, visiting before it gets hot allows families to relax comfortably. As a warm-up before sea bathing, start by enjoying the views from this highland to set the mood for your journey.

Season & hours

Name: 沙美海水浴場

Date & time: 7/1 (Wed)–8/23 (Sun)

Venue: 倉敷市・沙美海水浴場

倉敷市の瀬戸内海に面した沙美海水浴場は、2026年は7月1日(水)から8月23日(日)までの期間開設されます。遠浅で波の穏やかな砂浜が続き、小さな子ども連れでも安心して波打ち際で遊べるのが魅力です。7月・8月には管理棟が営業し、西浜には150台分の駐車場も用意されているため、車でのおでかけにも便利。遊泳は無料なので、浮き輪やビーチボールを持って気兼ねなく海遊びを楽しめます。波打ち際での水遊びから砂のお城づくりまで、夕方までたっぷり夏の瀬戸内の海を満喫しましょう。

Tips

西浜の駐車場(150台)を利用できます。管理棟は7月・8月の営業なので、シーズン中は休憩や着替えの拠点として活用を。夏の砂浜は素足だと熱いので、ビーチサンダルを忘れずに。夕方は日差しが和らぎ過ごしやすくなります。

Source: city.kurashiki.okayama.jp

Tips

From the parking area to the temple grounds, there are gentle uphill slopes and stone steps, so comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Visiting in the early morning during summer keeps things cool. The grounds have some unpaved sections, so choose flat areas if traveling with a stroller.