Kodanohama Beach・小田野浜海水浴場
Kesennuma

Kodanohama is a beautiful beach located on Oshima Island just off the coast of Kesennuma, popular for its pristine white sand and calm waters. It is ranked one of the ten best swimming beaches in Japan. Walk or ride a rental bicycle to the beach from the ferry pier. The Oshima Paddle Club offers SUP lessons in summer; contact the Kesennuma Tourism & Convention Bureau (気仙沼観光推進機構) to book in English.

Tsukihama Beach & Ohama Kaigan・月濱海水浴場 & 大浜海岸

Higashi-Matsushima

At the southern end of Miyato Island, in picturesque coves about five hundred meters apart, lie the Tsukihama and Ohama Kaigan beaches. The calm waters here are well-suited to families. Both beaches have restrooms, and during the official swimming season mid-July to mid-August, Tsukihama has lifeguards, showers, and changing rooms as well. Located near to the beaches is the Oku-Matsushima Experience Network, which offers fishing trips and sea kayak rentals from Tsukihama (reservations required).

Katsurashima Beach・桂島海水浴場
Shiogama

Go for a swim from one of the five inhabited Urato Islands in Matsushima Bay. Katsurashima Beach is wide, white and sandy. Beach huts, showers, toilets and food stalls are set up at Katsurashima Beach during the official swimming season. Access the island via municipal ferry from Marine Gate Shiogama ferry terminal.

Shobutahama・菖蒲田浜海水浴場
Shichigahama

One of the first public beaches in Japan, Shobutahama attracts flocks of beachgoers to this day. It was reconstructed following the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake and tsunami. During the official swimming season, Shobutahama is open every day, with amenities including lifeguards, showers, changing rooms, and toilets. It is a beach is popular for both swimming and surfing.