Kodanohama Beach

小田の浜海水浴場 / Kodanohama Beach

A bit of island paradise

Photo by Koichi Watanabe

Photo by Laura Egan

Kodanohama is a beautiful beach located on Kesennuma’s scenic Oshima Island. It is ranked one of the twelve best swimming beaches in Japan by the Ministry of the Environment. While not large, the pristine white sand and calm waters are sure to wash away the weariness of the everyday.

The beach is open for swimming from mid-July to mid-August, with lifeguards on duty from morning to late afternoon. There are showers, toilets and food stalls available. The Oshima Paddle Club (オオシマパドルクラブ) offers stand-up paddleboarding (SUP) lessons here in summer.
Last Update
February 2, 2019

Area Sanriku Coast

Details

ACCESS BY PUBLIC TRANSIT: About 40 minutes by bus from Kesennuma Station (気仙沼駅) or Shishiori-Karakuwa Station (鹿折唐桑駅). Board bus bound for Oshima (大島), alight at Asane (浅根) bus stop. Timetables and details here.

HOURS: Always open. Official swimming hours are 9:00–16:00 mid-July to mid-August. Exact dates vary by year, see official website for details.

CLOSED DAYS: Official swimming season is mid-July to mid-August. Exact dates vary by year, see official website for details.