Okitsu Beach
Flow of the course
About 60 min from the previous stop
About 240 min here
About this spot
Located on the Pacific coast in Shimanto Town, Kōchi Prefecture, Okitsu Beach opens from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM daily from July 1 to August 31, 2026. Swimming is free, and 50 parking spaces are freely available—a wonderful feature for families. The beach has restrooms and a hot water shower (100 yen). The adjacent Okitsu Youth Travel Village offers bungalows and camping facilities. The simple, open beach allows families to enjoy their own pace—from playing in the shallow waves to searching for shells. Spend the evening making the most of Kōchi's clear sea.
Season & hours
Name: 興津海水浴場
Date & time: 7/1 (Wed)–8/31 (Mon) 9:00–17:00
Venue: 四万十町・興津海水浴場
Tips
Free parking for 50 vehicles ensures a smooth visit by car. Hot water showers cost 100 yen—take a full shower before changing. Summer sand gets very hot, so bring beach sandals and sun protection. Swimming closes at 5:00 PM; it's recommended to leave the beach by 4:00 PM to allow time for cleanup and changing clothes.
Best time to visit
Afternoon from 1:00 PM onwards offers high sun and extended beach time until evening.
How was this spot?
現地の天気
27°C(現在)直近1週間の寒暖差は平均2.5℃。気温差が大きい日が続くと紅葉が進みやすいと言われています。
Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Access & map
Shimanto Town · Okitsu Beach
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2026 Okitsu Beach (Shimanto Town) Full Day Experience Course
Kochi
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