Ohama Beach for Family Fun: How to play, nearby restaurants & photo spots

Ohama Beach is a popular beach for families and attracts many tourists from outside the prefecture during the summer season when the beach is open.

Ohama Beach is such a family-friendly beach, but did you know that there are several gourmet food and photo spots in the vicinity?

This article describes how to enjoy Ohama Beach with your family, including what you need to know about how to play and recommended nearby restaurants & photo spots.

What is Ohama Beach? 

Ohama Beach is located in Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture, with clear blue waters and beautiful sandy beaches.

During the summer months, many families come from outside the prefecture to enjoy swimming in the beautiful waters of the Sea of Japan.

Enjoy all that Ohama Beach has to offer! 3 recommended ways to play

Ohama Beach is a beach where you can enjoy swimming in the rich nature of Yamaguchi Prefecture, but you can also enjoy a wealth of activities in addition to swimming.

Here are three recommended ways to enjoy Ohama Beach, which you should know in order to enjoy the beach with your family.

If you are visiting Ohama Beach for the first time, or if you have been to Ohama Beach several times and want to leave your summer memories with a different way to play! If you have visited Ohama Beach for the first time, or even if you have visited several times, why not check it out?

surfing 

Ohama Beach is highly popular as a "mecca for surfers" because of the waves that frequently come to the area, which are unique to the Sea of Japan.

Therefore, those who want to enjoy more thrilling marine activities should try surfing.

Near Ohama Beach is the River Surf Shop, which offers a surfing experience school, so even first-time surfers can enjoy surfing without worry.

camping 

Ohama Beach is adjacent to "Oda Ohama Campsite," so you can enjoy ocean camping directly after enjoying swimming.

BBQ-related facilities are also available, making this a great spot for families who want to enjoy an ocean-view BBQ.

beach sports 

Ohama Beach offers not only clear waters but also beautiful sandy beaches, where you can enjoy beach sports and other beach games.

There is no limit to the number of ways to have fun, from active games such as beach flags and beach volleyball to more leisurely activities such as "beach combing," which involves scrapping sand piles and picking up drifted objects to find materials for crafts.

5 excellent gourmet restaurants near Ohama area 

Nagato City in Yamaguchi Prefecture is also a delicious gourmet area with an abundance of sea and mountain delicacies, such as the Choshu Black Kashira, a local chicken, and the Senzaki Squid.

Here we introduce five excellent gourmet spots to visit after playing at Ohama Beach.

You can enjoy a variety of gourmet foods around Ohama Beach, so why not fill your stomach with a delicious gourmet meal after a lot of fun in the ocean?

Burger of Pirates SEABREEZE 

Burger of Pirates SEABREEZE is a restaurant where you can enjoy wild burgers and steaks while admiring the beautiful ocean and sandy beach at Ohama Beach.

If you use the terrace seating on a sunny day, you can also enjoy a dynamic performance of food preparation right in front of you, which is recommended for families with small children.

"rain water" solar term (approx. Feb 19) 

Ama-no-Yu is a Japanese-style restaurant located in Hotel Yanggikan with an excellent location overlooking the Mukozugu Peninsula and Aburaya Bay and seasonal ingredients.

With a diverse menu ranging from kawara soba noodles and sashimi to beef tongue stew, this restaurant is recommended for those who want to end the day with sumptuous Japanese cuisine and beautiful ocean views.

salty sea breeze 

Shiofu is a restaurant where you can enjoy local seafood, located just in front of Motonosumi Shrine, a 15-minute drive from Ohama Beach.

The "Shiofu Mini Kaiseki," which uses plenty of local ingredients and offers a sumptuous lineup of fried dishes and sashimi for 1,300 yen, is recommended for those who want to enjoy Yamaguchi Prefecture's gourmet cuisine without any hassle.

country kitchen 

Country Kitchen is a café overlooking Nagato City, located at the former observatory of Senjojiki.

Enjoying soft ice cream and sandwiches made with natural yeast and homemade bread with a spectacular view at 333 meters above sea level is a moment of sheer bliss.

You can relax in a calm atmosphere and soothe your tired body after a day at the beach.

Bliss point

Bliss point is a "hideaway house/old house cafe" located right in front of Tateishi Kannon.

This café makes you feel nostalgic, as if you were at your grandmother's house.

Enjoy chicken curry, homemade cheesecake, scones, and more.

You can bring out the charm of Ohama Beach! What are the recommended photo spots?

Photography: Shiori Iwakura / Model: Muto

Ohama Beach is also a great photo spot for family vacations to capture memorable photos, as it offers a spectacular view of the Mukozugu Peninsula and the beautiful ocean.

Here are some recommended photo spots for those who want to take great pictures at Ohama Beach.

beach

When you visit Ohama Beach, you can start by taking pictures from the sandy beach.

You can capture a more dynamic view by including in the angle of view the distinctive rock formations on the beach and the houses in the distance to the west.

In addition, the hues of the sea change with the seasons, making this a photo spot that you will never get tired of no matter how many times you visit.

Ohama Parking Lot

The Ohama Parking Lot overlooks the beach from the parking lot, which allows you to capture a different and more dynamic view than from the beach. The retro benches provided are also recommended for photography.

If you want to see a fantastic view at Ohama Beach, "before dawn" is recommended.

Photography: Shiori Iwakura / Model: Muto

If you want to see a fantastic view at Ohama Beach, you should visit "before dawn.

On a clear day, before dawn, the gradation of the sky is beautifully reflected in the ocean, providing a special view that cannot be captured during the daytime and can be captured on camera.

If the timing is right, the night view of Kawajiri Fishing Port is also beautiful, so if you plan to stay overnight in the area, why not visit before dawn?

summary

In this article, we explained how to play and recommended nearby food & photo spots that you should know in order to enjoy Ohama Beach with your family.

Ohama Beach is an area where you can not only simply enjoy swimming, but also enjoy gourmet food and various activities.

Those who want to leave behind special summer memories along with the rich nature of Nagato City should definitely visit Ohama Beach.