Beach & Waterfront · Kujukuri

Kujukuri Beach at Katakai 九十九里浜片貝海水浴場

A huge open stretch of Kujukuri, Japans longest sandy beach, at its most popular access point: wide sand, rolling Pacific waves, summer beach huts and fresh grilled clams along the road.

HoursOpen 24 hours (beach); lifeguards approx. 9:00-16:00 in season

ClosedOpen daily

PriceFree

Getting thereBus from Togane Station (JR) to Nishinoshita, about 25 min + 5 min walk

Time needed2-4 hours

Best timeSummer; sunrise

AddressKatakai, Kujukuri, Sanbu District, Chiba

About

Kujukuri-hama runs about 60 km along the Pacific coast of Chiba, one of the longest sand beaches in Japan. Katakai, in Kujukuri town, is its best-known swimming beach and the closest to Tokyo by road. The sand is broad and flat, the waves are powerful and consistent, and the lifeguarded swimming area opens each July and August (recently July 1 to August 31) with beach huts and showers. Locals come for grilled hamaguri clams and fresh sardines from the many seafood shacks along the coast road. Sunrise over the Pacific is spectacular.

Highlights

Part of Kujukuri-hama, Japans longest sandy beach (about 60 km)
Big Pacific waves and wide, flat sand
Grilled hamaguri clams and sardines at roadside seafood restaurants
Sunrise straight out of the Pacific
Lifeguarded swimming in July and August

Tips

Swimming is only allowed in the flagged area during the official season; Pacific rip currents are strong.
Public transport is slow: JR to Togane then Kujukuri Railway bus, about 25-35 min. A car makes it much easier.
Parking is paid in summer (approx. 1,000 yen per car).
Come for sunrise and a clam breakfast.

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Kujukuri Beach at Katakai 九十九里浜 片貝海水浴場

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