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[summer][ Hokkaido Sunagawa City]Sunagawa Beach: Calm waves for a relaxing experience

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Sunagawa Beach is a popular family beach spot located in Sunagawa City, Hokkaido. Its biggest features are its gentle waves and spacious sandy beach. This beach is a safe place to enjoy, especially for families with small children. The sea at Sunagawa Beach has gentle waves and many areas with shallow depths, making it an easy environment for children to play. The beach is also wide and open, and unlike tourist spots that tend to be crowded, it has a relaxed atmosphere. It is the perfect place to spend a relaxing time away from your daily life, whether you're playing in the sand with your children or having a beach picnic with the family. In addition, Sunagawa Beach has a wide range of facilities for families. Shower rooms, changing rooms, and parking lots are available, so even first-time visitors can use the beach with peace of mind. After enjoying swimming in the sea, it is also recommended to enjoy Hokkaido's unique cuisine at the restaurants and shops in the area. As such, with activities that the whole family can enjoy and comfortable facilities, Sunagawa Beach is chosen by many tourists as a summer travel destination.

Gentle waves and a wide sandy beach: Sunagawa Beach is perfect for families

Sunagawa Beach is a popular family beach spot located in Sunagawa City, Hokkaido. Its biggest features are its gentle waves and spacious sandy beach. This beach is a safe place to enjoy, especially for families with small children. The sea at Sunagawa Beach has gentle waves and many areas with shallow depths, making it an easy environment for children to play. The beach is also wide and open, and unlike tourist spots that tend to be crowded, it has a relaxed atmosphere. It is the perfect place to spend a relaxing time away from your daily life, whether you're playing in the sand with your children or having a beach picnic with the family. In addition, Sunagawa Beach has a wide range of facilities for families. Shower rooms, changing rooms, and parking lots are available, so even first-time visitors can use the beach with peace of mind. After enjoying swimming in the sea, it is also recommended to enjoy Hokkaido's unique cuisine at the restaurants and shops in the area. As such, with activities that the whole family can enjoy and comfortable facilities, Sunagawa Beach is chosen by many tourists as a summer travel destination.

Barbecues and beach sports: A variety of activities to enjoy at Sunagawa Beach

Sunagawa Beach is known not only for swimming, but also for a variety of outdoor activities. Among them, barbecues and beach sports are the most popular. There is a dedicated barbecue area on the beach, where you can enjoy outdoor cooking with your family and friends. You can buy fresh ingredients from Hokkaido at the local supermarket or butcher shop, and enjoy freshly cooked food while feeling the refreshing breeze on the sandy beach. The facilities are well-equipped and easy for beginners to enjoy, so it is used by many tourists. In addition, the wide sandy beach of Sunagawa Beach is perfect for enjoying beach sports such as beach volleyball and frisbee. Events are sometimes held that are easy for not only local sports enthusiasts but also tourists to participate in, making it a place to meet new people and interact with each other. These activities provide active fun that you cannot get by just looking at the sea. In addition, there are campsites around Sunagawa Beach, so you can fully enjoy outdoor experiences. After enjoying activities all day, it is recommended to camp while looking at the starry sky. Sunagawa Beach is an ideal spot for those who want to spend some quality time in contact with nature.

Sunagawa Summer Fireworks Festival: Create special memories at this event that colors your summer nights

When visiting Sunagawa Beach, you can't miss the "Sunagawa Summer Fireworks Festival" held every summer. This event is one of the most popular events that symbolize the summer in Hokkaido, and attracts many tourists and local residents. At the Sunagawa Summer Fireworks Festival, colorful fireworks beautifully color the night sky, making the atmosphere of the beach even more special. In particular, the fireworks seen from the wide sandy beach of Sunagawa Beach are exceptional, and since there are no obstructions, you can fully enjoy the powerful performance. For those visiting with families, seeing the children cheering will be an unforgettable memory. In addition, local food stalls will be set up on the day of the fireworks festival, where you can enjoy Hokkaido's specialty gourmet food. Seafood dishes, sweets, cold drinks, and more are lined up, and you can enjoy the lively atmosphere unique to summer festivals. This event will be the best finale to a day at Sunagawa Beach, and it is sure to be deeply engraved in the hearts of those who visit. Sunagawa Beach is not just a place to enjoy swimming, but also a place where you can experience local culture and events. If you are planning a summer visit, we recommend that you visit on the day of the Sunagawa Summer Fireworks Festival. This special experience of enjoying Hokkaido's nature and the seasonal summer scenery at the same time will surely be the highlight of your trip.

[ Swimming in the sea]Other recommended spots

Ishikarihama Beach Enjoy the vast sandy beach

Hokkaido Ishikari City

Take the Chuo Bus bound for Ishikari from JR Sapporo Station, get off at the Ishikari Onsen-mae or Ishikari stop, and walk for about 10 minutes.

Atsuta Beach Nature and Surfing Experience

Hokkaido Ishikari City

Take the Chuo Bus "Sapporo Terminal" to the "Sapporo-atsu Line", get off at "Atsuta Branch Office" and walk for about 10 minutes

Rumoi Golden Beach: Experience the Sea of Japan and the Sunset

Hokkaido Hakodate City

From JR Rumoi Station, take the Rumoi Tax Office bus stop for about 20 minutes, then walk for about 10 minutes.

Otaru Dream Beach Family-friendly beach

Hokkaido Otaru City

About 30 minutes walk from JR Hoshioki Station or shuttle bus available.

Hakodate City Sunahara Beach: Safe swimming in shallow waters

Hokkaido Hakodate City

About 15 minutes walk from Oshima-Saba Station on the JR Hakodate Main Line.

Teuri Island Black-tailed Gull Beach: Swimming with wild black-tailed gulls

Hokkaido Rumoi City

Approximately 1 hour 25 minutes by ferry from Haboro Port to Teuri Island (via Yagishiri Island)

Sunagawa Beach: Calm waves for a relaxing experience

Hokkaido Sunagawa City

About 10 minutes by taxi or bus from JR Sunagawa Station.

Yunokawa Beach A beach near the hot springs

Hokkaido Shakotan Town

About 30 minutes by bus from Hakodate Station.

Shiraoi Beach: Clear waters and barbecue

Hokkaido Haboro Town

Approximately 21 minutes on foot from Noboribetsu Station on the JR Muroran Main Line

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