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Lunch and beach supplies shopping at the roadside station right by the ocean
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Lunch and beach supplies shopping at the roadside station right by the ocean

About this spot

A roadside station located along National Route 7, close to Nishime Beach. It features a shop selling Akita Prefecture produce, fruits, and local seafood, with a restaurant serving home-style cooking unique to Yurihonjo. Beyond a hearty meal before swimming, the station often stocks summer leisure items like floaties and sandals, making it convenient for last-minute supplies. The rest area is spacious, perfect for families with small children to relax comfortably.

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

Just a 5-minute drive to Nishime Beach, making it convenient whether you stop before or after swimming. Lunchtime can get busy, so arriving around 11 AM for an early meal is recommended. Using the restroom here helps ensure smooth beach time.

Best time to visit

Takes about 1 hour. Using the station between 11 AM and noon before swimming is recommended.

Access & map

〒018-0604 秋田県由利本荘市西目町沼田新道下1112−2

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