[Fukushima Prefecture] 12 recommended beaches in Fukushima Prefecture! You can enjoy the sea beach and lake bathing!

Fukushima prefecture is roughly divided into three vertical regions: Hama-dori, which faces the Pacific Ocean from the east, Naka-dori, where Oshu Kaido passes through, and Aizu, which is a basin in the mountains to the west.

16 beaches on the Pacific coast from Soma in the north to Iwaki in the south , but many were closed due to the tsunami caused by the earthquake and the nuclear power plant accident.

in 2023, when the coronavirus pandemic has subsided more locations are scheduled to open, and it looks like Hamadori's summer hustle and bustle will return.

Special beach circumstances in Fukushima Prefecture

The Aizu region of Fukushima Prefecture is far away from the ocean on both the Pacific Ocean and the Sea of ​​Japan, so swimming in the nearby Lake Inawashiro is a common way to escape the heat in summer.

Lake Inawashiro is the fourth largest lake in Japan and is known for its clean water.There are 16 lake bathing spots on the lakeshore, and many lake bathers come not only from the Aizu region but also from the Koriyama area on Nakadori near the lake. will come.

The advantage of bathing in a freshwater lake is that the waves are gentle and there is no salt, so it won't sting your eyes, and you won't feel greasy and refreshed after swimming, so you can do without a shower.

Beaches scheduled to open in Fukushima Prefecture in 2023 (excluding Iwaki City)

This year, the sea will be held at three locations in the northern part of Hamadori, and in the southern part, one location in Naraha Town and four locations in Iwaki City.

The sea opening in Hamadori, Fukushima Prefecture, has a special meaning unlike other prefectures in Tohoku, and we will introduce you to everything about it.

First of all, the following four beaches outside of Iwaki City are scheduled to open.

Tsurishihama Beach (Tsurishihama: Shinchi Town)

This is the northernmost beach on Hamadori near the border with Miyagi Prefecture, and it reopened in 2019.

It is popular for its beautiful sandy beach, shallow waters, and calm waves, making it a popular beach for families with small children.

Tsushihama Beach <Information>

• Beach name: Tsushihama Beach
• Location: Yachigoya Fisherman, Shinchi-machi, Soma-gun, Fukushima Prefecture
• Phone number: 0244-62-2112 (Shinchi Town Planning and Promotion Division)
• Swimming time: 9:00-16:00
• Swimming period: July 20th (Thursday) to August 20th (Sunday), 2023
• Parking lot: 200 spaces (free)
• URL: Shinchi Town Planning and Promotion Division Official Website

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Haragamaobama Beach (Haragamaobama: Soma City)

I have been opening seas since 2018,"88 Japanese bathing spots"has been selected.

It is a shallow beach with calm waves, and the surrounding area has been developed as a seaside park.

Haragama Ohama Beach <Information>

• Beach name: Haragamaobama Beach
• Location: Haragama Otsu, Soma City, Fukushima Prefecture
• Phone number: 0244-35-3300 (Soma City Tourism Association)
• Swimming time: 9:00-16:00
• Swimming period: July 23rd (Sunday) to August 20th (Sunday), 2023
• Parking lot: 272 spaces (free)
• URL: Soma City Tourism Association Official Website

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Kitaizumi Beach (Minamisoma City)

Hokuizumi Beach is located on the south side of the Hirono Thermal Power Plant , and due to the influence of the breakwater, it generates waves of a quality that is unparalleled anywhere in the country, so sometimes held here

It is a shallow beach with calm waves, and there are many facilities nearby where you can enjoy the vast nature, such as a flower plaza and a hill plaza.

Hokuizumi Beach <Information>

• Beach name: Hokuizumi Beach
• Location: Kanazawaura, Haramachi Ward, Minamisoma City, Fukushima Prefecture
• Phone number: 0244-24-5263 (Minamisoma City Tourism Exchange Division)
• Swimming time: 9:00-16:00
• Swimming period: July 15, 2023 (Sat) - August 20, 2023 (Sun)
• Parking lot: 293 spaces (free)
• URL: Minamisoma City official website

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Iwasawa Beach (Iwasawa: Naraha Town)

Iwasawa Beach is located on the north side of Hirono Thermal Power Plant and is adjacent to Hokuizumi Beach.

It is a popular beach for surfers because it is shallow and suitable for swimming, and like Hokuizumi Beach, it has waves suitable for surfing.

It is also popular for its night view of the Hirono Thermal Power Plant adjacent to the beach

will be revived in 2022 for the first time in 12 years, and the Iwasawa Surfing Games will be held in 2023 for the first time in 13 years.

Iwasawa Beach <Information>

• Beach name: Iwasawa Beach
• Location: Yamadahama Hayashita, Naraha-cho, Futaba-gun, Fukushima Prefecture
• Phone number: 0240-25-3113 (Naraha Town Promotion Corporation)
• Swimming time: 9:00-16:00
• Swimming period: July 15th (Saturday) to August 18th (Tuesday), 2023
• Parking: Yes
• URL: SOUSOU Soso, a portal site that disseminates the charm of the Soso region

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Four beaches in Iwaki City scheduled to open this year

Iwaki City, which boasts the largest area in Fukushima Prefecture, has many vast beaches, and the following four beaches are scheduled to open as swimming beaches in 2023 .

Hisanohama/Hatachi Beach

It is a round gravel beach with Benten Island in front of you, and the red bridge and red torii gate that span it are impressive.

It is also known as a famous sunrise spot, and many people come to see the first sunrise on New Year's Day.

Hisanohama/Hatate Beach <Information>

• Beach name: Hisanohama/Hatachi Beach
• Location: Tanoami Yokouchi, Hisanohama-cho, Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture
• Phone number: 0246-22-7480 (Iwaki City Tourism Promotion Division)
• Swimming time: 9:00-16:00
• Swimming period: July 15th (Saturday) to August 15th (Tuesday), 2023
• Parking: Yes
• URL: Iwaki City Tourism Website

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Yotsukura Beach

The white sand beach is the widest of all the beaches in Iwaki City, and you can enjoy swimming in a relaxed atmosphere.

The ``Roadside Station Yotsukura Port'' is adjacent, and you can buy souvenirs on your way home.

Shikura Beach <Information>

• Beach name: Shikura Beach
• Location: 3-chome, Yotsukuracho Higashi, Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture
• Phone number: 0246-22-7480 (Iwaki City Tourism Promotion Division)
• Swimming time: 9:00-16:00
• Swimming period: July 15th (Saturday) to August 15th (Tuesday), 2023
• Parking: Yes
• URL: Iwaki City Tourism Website

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Usuiiso Beach

This beautiful white sand beach has been selected as one of Japan's top 100 beaches due to its clean sand and highly transparent water

Located on the north side of the Shioyasaki Lighthouse, it is a representative beach in Iwaki City , and the seawall and coastline were constructed after the earthquake.

Usuiiso Beach＜Information＞

• Beach name: Usuiiso Beach
• Location: 200 Hirasukiiso Kozuka, Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture
• Phone number: 0246-22-7480 (Iwaki City Tourism Promotion Division)
• Swimming time: 9:00-16:00
• Swimming period: July 15th (Saturday) to August 15th (Tuesday), 2023
• Parking: Yes
• URL: Iwaki City Tourism Website

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Nakoso Beach

It is the closest beach to the Kanto region (Ibaraki Prefecture) and has endless blue sea and white sand.

The view of the sunrise between the two rocks and the red torii gate on the coast is worth seeing, and many tourists come from far and wide.

Nakosu Beach＜Information＞

• Beach name: Nako Beach
• Location: 55 Sekida Sekiyama, Nakoso-cho, Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture
• Phone number: 0246-22-7480 (Iwaki City Tourism Promotion Division)
• Swimming time: 9:00-16:00
• Swimming period: July 15th (Saturday) to August 15th (Tuesday), 2023
• Parking: Yes
• URL: Iwaki City Tourism Website

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Introducing the major lake bathing spots and recommended lake bathing spots in Fukushima Prefecture!

There are 16 bathing beaches on the vast Lake Inawashiro, and one on Lake Numazawa in Kanayama Town, heading from Aizuwakamatsu to Tadami

Shidahama Lake Bathing Beach (Shidahama: Inawashiro Town)

When Lake Inawashiro appears on the way from Koriyama towards Aizu on Route 49, Shidahama Beach is a white sandy beach that you will soon see on your left.

Not only is it in a great location, but there is also an area where you can enjoy camping and BBQ, and you can enjoy pedal boats and other activities, making it a great place for families to swim.

Shidahama Lake Bathing Beach＜Information＞

• Beach name: Shidahama Lake Bathing Beach
• Location: Tsuboyo Minamihama, Inawashiro-machi, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture
• Phone number: 0242-62-2048 (Inawashiro Tourism Association)
• Swimming period: July 9th (Saturday) to September 29th (Wednesday), 2023
• Parking: Yes
• URL: Fukushima Prefecture tourist information site

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Jokohama Lake Bathing Beach (Jokohama: Inawashiro Town)

Located on the east shore of Lake Inawashiro, it not only has a campground, but also has rowboats and pedal boats available for rent, so you can enjoy a variety of activities in addition to swimming in the lake amidst nature.

There is a ``beach house,'' which is not just a beach house, where you can purchase snacks and drinks, as well as changing rooms and toilets, so you can enjoy a comfortable swim in the lake.

Uedohama Lake Bathing Beach＜Information＞

• Beach name: Uedohama Lake Bathing Beach
• Location: Yamagata, Inawashiro-cho, Yama-gun, Fukushima Prefecture
• Phone number: 0242-93-9290 (Uedohama Tourism Association)
• Swimming time: 9:00-17:00
• Swimming period: July 9th (Sat) - August 31st (Wed), 2023
• Parking: Yes
• URL: Fukushima Prefecture tourist information site

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Nakadahama Lake Bathing Beach (Nakadahama: Aizuwakamatsu City)

Located on the west bank of Lake Inawashiro, this is a lake bathing area where Aizuwakamatsu citizens casually visit to escape the summer heat.

The beach is a cove, and the surface of the lake is particularly calm among the lake bathing beaches , . Surrounded by pine forests, you can enjoy a quiet lake bath.

Nakatahama Lake Bathing Beach＜Information＞

• Beach name: Nakatahama Lake Bathing Beach
• Location: Shizugata Murakiyama, Minato-cho, Aizuwakamatsu City, Fukushima Prefecture
• Phone number: 080-5228-3408 (Kobayashi, Nakadahama Long Beach Representative, Minato Town Tourism Association)
• Swimming period: July 15th (Saturday) to August 15th (Tuesday), 2023
• Parking: Yes
• URL: Aizuwakamatsu sightseeing navigation official website

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Lake Numazawa (Kanayama Town)

This lake is the only one in the prefecture inhabited by Japanese red trout, and is visited by many anglers during the season from April to September every year.

From June onwards, when the water level increases, you can enjoy swimming in the lake, and the Numazawa Lake Water Festival is held on the first Saturday and Sunday of August every year , attracting people who enjoy swimming in the lake and enjoying waterside events.

Lake Numazawa＜Information＞

• Beach name: Lake Numazawa
• Location: Kanayama Town, Onuma District, Fukushima Prefecture
• Phone number: 0241-42-7211 (Kanayama Town Tourism and Products Association)
• Swimming period: Mid-July to mid-August 2023
• Parking: Yes
• URL: Fukushima Prefecture tourist information site

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summary

Even before the earthquake, Fukushima Prefecture's summer beaches were treated with equal importance to beach bathing and lake bathing, and the beach situation was a little different compared to the other five prefectures in Tohoku.

However, the beach was closed in the wake of the earthquake, and even now, 12 years later, the Hamadori beach is still far from being completely restored, and the survival of beach play is at risk depending on the outcome of the aftermath of the nuclear power plant accident.

If we visit more beaches in Fukushima Prefecture, which is finally starting to show signs of recovery this year, we may be able to help boost the momentum for recovery.