Shirahma Beach
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Sasebo's largest beach, famous for its beautiful contrast of white sand and blue sea. The sunset views are spectacular!
Overview
Shirahma Beach is located in Tawaraura-cho, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture. Considered one of Sasebo's most iconic sights, Shirahma Beach features a stunning contrast of a blue sea stretching to the horizon and a broad expanse of white sand. The sunset is particularly breathtaking, with the islands of the Ninety-Nine Islands providing a beautiful backdrop as the sun dips below the horizon. Many tourists and photographers visit to capture this stunning scene. During summer, you can enjoy swimming. A management center, shower facilities, and shops are open to support beachgoers. Shirahma Beach offers diverse activities beyond swimming, including beach volleyball or simply relaxing on the sand. The area surrounding Shirahma Beach also boasts many attractive sightseeing spots and gourmet options, such as the Ninety-Nine Islands and Sasebo burgers. If you visit Sasebo, be sure to visit Shirahma Beach!
Basic Information
- Address
- Tawaraura-cho, Sasebo City, Nagasaki Prefecture Search for tourist attractions in Nagasaki
- Access
- <Car> About 25 minutes from Sasebo Chuo Interchange on the Nishi-Kyushu Expressway <Bus> Approximately 50 minutes by bus from JR Sasebo Station. Get off at Tawaraura Post Office bus stop and walk for 15 minutes. *During the swimming season, some Tawaraura-bound buses operated by Nishi-Nippon Bus may be rerouted to Shirahma Beach. Show route
- Op.Hours
- 【Operating Period】From the second Saturday of July to August 20th 【Operating Hours】Weekdays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Weekends and Holidays 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Cld.Days
- The facility may be closed during the operating period due to weather conditions such as typhoons.
- Fee
- 【Admission Fee】 Adults (Junior high school students and above) ¥420 Children (3 years old to elementary school students) ¥260 *Includes shower ticket 【Beach House Fee】 Mat ¥520
- INFO
- Parking is available for 250 cars. For inquiries during the off-season, please contact the Sasebo City Parks and Green Spaces Section (Phone number: +81-956-24-1111).
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