Omaezaki

Japan

Omaezaki (御前崎) is a small coastal town in Shizuoka Prefecture.

  • Hamaoka Sand Dunes, off Route 150.
  • Marine Park Omaezaki, Minato-ku, +81 548-63-2001. 08:00-17:00. A couple of nice sheltered beaches at the end of the cape. Lifeguards and concession stands. Camping is possible.
  • Omaezaki Lighthouse, Route 240 (above the Marine Park. Built in 1874.

Hamaoka Sand Dunes, off Route 150.

Marine Park Omaezaki, Minato-ku, +81 548-63-2001. 08:00-17:00. A couple of nice sheltered beaches at the end of the cape. Lifeguards and concession stands. Camping is possible.

Omaezaki Lighthouse, Route 240 (above the Marine Park. Built in 1874.

  • Fishing Boat Sightseeing Tours, next to Omaezaki Marine Park, +81 548-63-3111. Good for taking photographs of Mount Fuji across the water.
  • Omaezaki Minato Summer Festival, Omaezaki Marine Park, +81 548-63-2001. Fireworks festival in early August. There were more than 125,000 people at last year’s festival.
  • Palomino Pony Club, +81 537-86-8757. A large area for horse-riding.

Fishing Boat Sightseeing Tours, next to Omaezaki Marine Park, +81 548-63-3111. Good for taking photographs of Mount Fuji across the water.

Omaezaki Minato Summer Festival, Omaezaki Marine Park, +81 548-63-2001. Fireworks festival in early August. There were more than 125,000 people at last year’s festival.

Palomino Pony Club, +81 537-86-8757. A large area for horse-riding.

  • Canteloupe. Locally grown specialty fruit.

Canteloupe. Locally grown specialty fruit.