Nanki Shirahama Treasure Hunt 2026

Dates & time: October 4, 2026 (Sun) 10:00〜15:00
cost: Free
Venue & access: Shirarahama Beach, Shirahama (Wakayama) Shirarahama is about 5 km from JR Shirahama Station on the Kisei Line; take a local bus or taxi. Drivers can use car parks around the beach (no dedicated event parking is announced).

There are 1 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Shirarahama Beach, Shirahama (Wakayama), and 4 public restrooms within 8 minutes. The map shows each with its walking time.

Facility data comes from OpenStreetMap. It does not include opening hours, fees or availability.

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Why You Should Visit

A free treasure hunt on Shirarahama, Shirahama's famous white-sand beach. Mounds of sand are piled up with "treasure" buried inside: plastic capsules, each holding a slip with the name of a prize. There is a separate sand mound just for children of primary-school age and under, so little ones can dig without competing with adults. Billed as "the day Shirarahama becomes a mountain of treasure", it makes an easy half-day outing with kids on the beach after the summer crowds have gone.

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Treasure hunt

Dig for treasure hidden in sand mounds on Shirarahama
Each treasure is a plastic capsule holding a slip with a prize name
A separate sand mound is set up for children of primary-school age and under

Weather

Goes ahead in light rain; cancelled in severe weather

※Enquiries: Nanki Shirahama Tourism Association, 0739-43-3201 / 0739-43-5511

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FAQ

Is there a fee to take part?

No, it is free. It runs on Shirarahama from 10:00 to 15:00.

Can small children join in?

Yes. A sand mound is set aside for children of primary-school age and under, so they can hunt without competing with adults.

What happens if it rains?

It goes ahead in light rain and is cancelled in severe weather. Check the Nanki Shirahama Tourism Association website or Instagram on the day.