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Prayer for safe travels along the approach path lined with approximately 250 red torii gates
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Prayer for safe travels along the approach path lined with approximately 250 red torii gates

About this spot

A shrine situated on a hilltop in Nishime Town, Yurihonjo City, known as the "Fushimi Inari of the West" for its distinctive landscape of approximately 250 red torii gates lining the approach path. Walking through the tunnel of torii gates feels like a small adventure, making it a popular photo spot where both children and adults enthusiastically take pictures. Long revered in the community as a deity of abundant harvests and prosperous business, the shrine is characterized by plenty of tree shade, making it easy to walk even on hot summer mornings. Pray for the safety of your day before heading to the beach.

Season & hours

Name: 西目海水浴場

Date & time: 7/18 (Sat)–8/11 (Tue) 9:00–16:30※7/18–20は先行開設、7/23–8/11が通常開設

Venue: 由利本荘市・西目海水浴場

秋田県由利本荘市の日本海に面した海水浴場で、2026年は7月18日(土)から8月11日(火)まで開設されます(7月18日〜20日は先行開設、7月23日〜8月11日が通常開設)。遊泳時間は9時から16時30分まで、利用は無料です。トイレと150台分の駐車場が整備されているほか、期間中はキッチンカーの出店も予定されており、家族連れが手ぶらに近い形で1日楽しめる環境が整っています。波打ち際でのんびり水遊びをしたり、砂浜で砂のお城づくりをしたり、由利本荘の夏をゆったりと満喫できるビーチです。

Tips

駐車場は150台分ありますが、週末やお盆前後は早めに埋まることがあるので余裕を持った到着がおすすめです。売店は常設ではないため、飲み物や軽食は道の駅にしめなどで事前に準備しておくと安心。遊泳時間は16時30分までなので、着替えの時間を見込んで16時過ぎには切り上げましょう。

Source: city.yurihonjo.lg.jp

Tips

About a 10-minute drive from Nishime Beach. The approach path has gentle uphill slopes, so wearing comfortable walking shoes is recommended. Some sections of the torii gate passage are narrow, so hold hands with small children while walking.

Best time to visit

Takes about 1 hour. The morning before temperatures rise is cool and easy to walk—highly recommended.

Access & map

〒018-0404 秋田県にかほ市芹田高磯63

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