Himeji Shirahama Clam Digging 2026

Essentials

location

Shirahama Coast Clam Digging Area (Shirahama-cho, Himeji, Hyogo)

period

April 18, 2026 (Sat) - September 23, 2026 (Wed)

Time

9:00–17:00 (last entry 15:30) ※Open on weekends and holidays only except during Golden Week (Apr 25–May 10) and Obon (Aug 13–16)

cost

Adults (junior high school and older): ¥1,800 / advance ¥1,500; Children (age 4+): ¥1,000 / advance ¥900 ※Includes take-home portion up to 1 kg

Links

• Official Website

access

About a 16-minute walk from Sanyo Electric Railway's Shirahama-no-Miya Station, or about 7 minutes by car from the Himeji-Higashi Ramp on the Himeji Bypass.

REGISTRATION

Regular clam digging does not require a reservation. The Universal Clam Digging program planned from mid-May requires advance booking. Reservations are also recommended directly with each beach house for rest areas and showers.

NOTE

【Operating days】From Saturday, April 18 to Wednesday, September 23, 2026. Except for Golden Week (Apr 25–May 10) and Obon (Aug 13–16), weekdays are closed and the event mainly operates on weekends and public holidays.

【Special event】The first Clam Digging Championship is scheduled for Wednesday, April 29. Participants compete by the weight of clams collected within a time limit, and entry is free.

【Universal access】From mid-May, a Universal Clam Digging program is planned for wheelchair users and visitors who may have difficulty on uneven footing (advance reservation required).

【Facilities】Temporary toilets and foot-washing areas are available. For extra comfort, beach houses offer parking, rest spaces, showers, and changing rooms for an additional fee with reservation.

【What to bring】No tools are rented on site. Bringing a rake, bucket, cooler box, ice packs, marine shoes or boots, and sun protection is recommended. If you forget anything, you may be able to pick up supplies at the nearby MEGA Don Quijote Himeji Shirahama store.

出典: PR TIMES（株式会社マインズ）