A museum on high ground in Izumozaki with sweeping Sea of Japan views
About this spot
A museum displaying calligraphy and materials relating to Ryokan (良寛), the Edo-period Zen monk and poet who came from Izumozaki Town (出雲崎町). It stands on high ground overlooking the sea, and from the viewing area beyond the exhibition rooms the Sea of Japan (日本海) sweeps right around you. Seeing from the high ground the water you are about to swim in sharpens anticipation for the afternoon at the beach. The halls are air-conditioned, which also suits a break out of the summer sun.
Season & hours
Name: 石地海水浴場
Date & time: 7/1 (Wed)–8/16 (Sun) 8:00–17:00 ※監視員配置は7/11 (Sat)–8/16 (Sun)
Venue: 柏崎市・石地海水浴場
柏崎市にある石地海水浴場は、2026年は7月1日(水)から8月16日(日)まで開設。営業時間は8時から17時までで、監視員は7月11日(土)から8月16日(日)の間配置されます。遠浅で波が穏やかな砂浜は小さな子ども連れでも波打ち際でゆっくり水遊びができ、浜茶屋が6軒並ぶので食事や休憩の場所探しに困りません。更衣室は2箇所、有料の温水シャワーも2箇所整っており、着替えや潮を流すのも安心です。海水浴は無料で楽しめるので、夕方まで思いきり夏の日本海を満喫しましょう。
Tips
駐車場は普通車1,000円・バス2,000円(1日)。温水シャワーは有料なので小銭を用意しておくと安心です。夏の砂浜は熱いのでビーチサンダルが必携。営業終了は17時なので、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。
Tips
About 15 minutes by car north from Nishiyama Furusato Koen (西山ふるさと公苑). The viewing area gets strong sun, so a hat is reassuring. The interior is laid out to be stroller-friendly.
Best time to visit
About 45 minutes. Earlier in the morning you are less likely to overlap with tour coaches and can view in peace
Access & map
〒949-4342 1 Yoneda, Izumozaki Town, Santo District, Niigata Prefecture (新潟県三島郡出雲崎町米田1)
Model course featuring this spot
2026 Ishiji Beach (石地海水浴場) Full-Day Course
Niigata
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