Ohama Beach, selected as one of the 100 best beaches in Japan, is a popular spot in Kansai with beautiful white sand and green pine trees. The beach stretches for 750 meters, and the water is shallow and clean. New beach houses have opened, and public showers, changing rooms, and coin lockers are available. Located in the Sumoto hot spring resort area, it is the perfect place to stay overnight and enjoy a full day of swimming. With Senbon pine trees, Mt. Mikumayama, and the ruins of Sumoto Castle in the background, the beautiful scenery is considered one of the "Eight Views of Sumoto.
Overview of Ohama Beach
| Name | Ohama Beach |
| Address | 1 Kaigan-dori, Sumoto City, Hyogo Pref. |
| Phone | 0799-22-8372 |
| Official WEB | https://www.city.sumoto.lg.jp/site/tunagarumachi/10835.html |
| Opening hours | - |
| Closed | - |
| Admission | Bathing beach open period: Changing rooms: free Shower (hot water) 300 yen Coin-operated lockers 300 yen per locker There is a restaurant at the beach house Boat rental shop is located in the northern part of the beach Pets are not allowed to swim. |
| Parking | 200 cars (weekdays 8:30-17:30, weekends, holidays and Bon holidays 8:00-18:00, last entry 30 minutes before) |
| Parking fee | 1,000 yen/time during the period when the bathing beach is open |
| Access | By car: 15 minutes from Sumoto IC on Kobe-Awaji-Naruto Expressway toward Sumoto City Public transportation: Expressway bus from Sannomiya to Sumoto Bus Center, 1 hr. 30 min. |