"Beach Opening" @Suma Beach (Smile Beach)

Beach opening in Japan marks the official start of summer and swimming season at designated beaches.
And Suma Beach is now open from July 11th (Thursday), 2024 to August 25th (Sunday), 2024.

Awarded the Blue Flag for six consecutive years, Suma Beach is dedicated to being a clean, safe, and inclusive beach for everyone to enjoy.

*The Blue Flag is an international certification system for beaches and marinas that is implemented by the international NGO FEE (Foundation for International Environmental Education) to assess water quality, environmental education, safety, and other aspects of beaches and marinas.

“Smile Beach Area” has been set up in front of JR Suma Station and Kaihin-Park, where families with children and young people can enjoy the sea safely.

*Alcohol-free and has a jellyfish net to protect swimmers.
*Lifeguards and security guards are also on duty.

This area will also host children’s events such as “Sand sculpture making experience” and “Beach clean-up festival”.

Enjoy the beautiful coastline from the well-maintained promenade, participate in events, or explore a variety of ways to enjoy the beach beyond just swimming.

Event Information

Duration July 11th (Thursday)- August 25th (Sunday), 2024
9:30-17:00

<Sand sculpture making experience>
August 10th (Saturday), 2024
14:00-16:00

<Beach clean-up festival>
August 11th (Sunday)- August 12th (Monday), 2024
14:00-16:00

*Canceled in strong winds and stormy weather.
Access

Suma Beach
Wakamiya Cho 1 to Sumauradori 5, Suma Ward, Kobe

Budget Free entrance
How to apply <Sand sculpture making experience / Beach clean-up festival>
Tickets will be distributed from 13:00 on the day of the event
Contact Kobe City Port Bureau Coastal Disaster Prevention Division
TEL 078-595-6322
URL https://smilebeach-kobe.jp/