POWER OF Wakayama: Sand Sculptures at Kataonami Beach 2026

Dates & time: October 18, 2026 (Sun) 11:00–16:00
Price & booking: Free (hands-on sessions are also free) No booking needed to visit or join the sessions. To enter the sand art contest (built on 17 October), apply via the form on the official page.
Venue & access: Kataonami Beach, Wakayama City By car, use the Kataonami Park or Kataonami Beach car parks (both paid). Public transport directions have not been published by the organiser.

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Why You Should Visit

The 8th edition of a beach festival run by the Wakayama Junior Chamber, filling the sands of Kataonami Beach in Wakaura with sand sculptures. The Owari Sand Sculpture Federation builds a giant piece about 3 m tall and 10 m wide on the theme "Wakayama: Origin", featuring cranes and the local fiddler crab. Entries in a sand art contest, built the day before, are on display and visitors vote for the winners. Free sand-sculpting sessions, beach movement games for kids and a walking puzzle trail around Wakaura round out a relaxed family day by the sea.

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Programme

Giant sand sculpture by the Owari Sand Sculpture Federation (about 3 m tall × 10 m wide)
Sand art contest entries on display (winners chosen by visitor vote)
Sand art sessions: 11:00 / 12:30 / 14:00, 90 minutes each, no booking
Beach movement games (Active Child Programme): 11:00–16:00, repeating every 45 minutes, no gear needed
Wakanoura word puzzle walk: follow a hand-drawn map around Wakaura; solvers enter a prize draw

Co-organisers and supporters

Co-organised with the Wakanoura Town Planning Council and Wakayama City Sports Youth Groups
Supported by Wakayama Prefecture, the Prefectural Board of Education, Wakayama City and the City Board of Education

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出典: PR TIMES（公益社団法人日本青年会議所近畿地区協議会）

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FAQ

Is it free?

Yes. The sand art sessions, beach games and puzzle walk are also free with no booking.

Can children try sand sculpting?

Yes. Sand art sessions run at 11:00, 12:30 and 14:00, each lasting 90 minutes, and you can join on the day.

Is there parking?

Yes, the Kataonami Park and Kataonami Beach car parks, both paid.