Nishihiro Coast

Approximately a 7-minute drive from the Hirokawa Interchange, this is a shoal beach area which is a part of the Wakayama Prefecture Nishiarita Nature Park. It is equipped with toilets, showers, and coin lockers and draws approximately 16,000 visitors a year. The beach opens every year on the first Sunday in July, and such fun events as treasure hunts are held after the opening ceremony, and one can enjoy clam digging during low tide. With a beautiful backdrop of mountain greenery and rocky outcroppings on both sides, this beach is one of Wakayama’s Top 100 Sites for Scenic Sunrises and Sunsets.