🗺️ Tanabe Ohanami Beach田辺扇ヶ浜海水浴場

Tanehama Beach (Tanehama Park) is located in Tanabe City, Wakayama Prefecture. True to its name, the crescent-shaped beach resembles a beautiful large fan laid out by the sea. During the summer season each year, the beach is filled with colorful umbrellas, attracting a steady stream of visitors looking to enjoy the sea. The water at Tanehama Beach is clear and transparent, making it a well-known family-friendly beach in Wakayama. Its convenient location is just a 10-minute walk from JR "Kiitanabe" Station. The beach offers free beach houses equipped with restrooms, changing rooms, and showers (with warm showers costing 100 yen for every 3 minutes). Additionally, there is a parking lot that can accommodate 400 cars. Parking is free for the first hour, and after that, it costs only 100 yen for each additional hour. During the off-season, the area serves as Tanehama Park, providing a recreational space for local residents and visitors. The park features a jogging path, making it ideal for outdoor sports and fitness. There are also several stone monuments commemorating notable figures with deep connections to Tanabe City, including the famous scholar Kumagusu Minakata and the children's song lyricist Uta no Kishi, both of whom hail from Wakayama Prefecture. Many history enthusiasts also visit this site to take photos and create memories. Tanehama Beach has also been selected as one of Wakayama Prefecture's "Top 100 Sunrises and Sunsets." The seaside view, especially during sunset, is breathtakingly beautiful.

The crescent-shaped beach resembles a beautiful large fan spread out by the sea. The water is clear and transparent, free from any pollution. It provides the perfect environment for families with children to spend a relaxing time. The spacious lawn square is just a stone's throw away from the ocean. The sunset beach offers stunning views of the sunset.