月浜海水浴場 / Tsukihama Beach
Calm waters at Moon Beach
Photo by Roger Smith
Photo by Roger Smith
Photo by Roger Smith
Photo by Higashimatsushima City
Summer in northern Japan is brief, so make the most of it with a trip to the beach. Tsukihama, located at the tip of Miyato Island, lies in a protected cove. The cove calms the waves, making it well-suited for families with children. A designated swimming season runs from mid-July to mid-August, the time of year when the beach is patrolled by a lifeguard. Next to the beach there are showers, toilets, and changing facilities. The beach is relatively spacious and has soft sand, making it a pleasant place to go for a walk in cooler seasons. The name Tsukihama (lit. "Moon Beach") is a tribute to the ethereal view of the moon reflected in the calm waters of the cove.
The Oku-Matsushima Experience Network is located nearby. It offers fishing trips, sea kayak rental, and more (reservations required).
Last Update
October 6, 2023
Area Matsushima Bay
ADDRESS
Miyatomura, Higashimatsushima-shi, Miyagi-ken 981-0412
ACCESS BY PUBLIC TRANSIT
15 minutes by taxi or about 8 kilometers by rental cycle from Nobiru Station (Senseki-Tohoku Line & Senseki Line)
ADMISSION
Free
CREDIT CARDS
Not accepted
LANGUAGES
Japanese only
HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE
No
HOURS
Official swimming season is mid-July to mid-August 9:00–15:00, exact dates vary by year.
CLOSED DAYS
Varies by year. See above link for details.
PHONE
0225-87-2322
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