Why You Should Visit
Tanabe's first Tyrannosaurus Race, run in dinosaur costumes, takes place at Ogigahama Beach. Racers compete in the adult (male/female) division or the junior division for elementary-school age and under, with the first 100 pre-registered entries taking part. A treasure hunt, a dinosaur-catching game and clam digging are free, and the local Benkei morning market is held the same day.
Programs
Timetable & Map
Essentials
- location
- Tanabe Ogigahama Beach (Tanabe, Wakayama)
- period
- October 18, 2026 (Sun)
- Time
- 9:00〜12:00(レース受付8:30〜)
- cost
- Race: adult division ¥1,000 per entry; junior division (elementary-school age and under) free. Treasure hunt, dinosaur-catching game and clam digging are free
- Links
- Kobe · Gluten-free
- access
- About 1 km (roughly 15 minutes on foot) from JR Kii-Tanabe Station on the Kisei Line. By car, use the paid car park at the venue (400 spaces).
- TICKETS / REGISTRATION
- The race requires advance entry, limited to the first 100. Apply via the entry form (opened 24 July; closes when full). Bring your own dinosaur suit (rentals are fully booked). No booking is needed for the treasure hunt, clam digging and other activities.
- NOTE
Also on
- Benkei-ichi (a popular local morning market)
※Held in light rain; cancelled in severe weather, announced on the Tanabe Tourism Association website and social media
※Enquiries: Tanabe Tourism Association 0739-26-9929 (info@tanabe-kanko.jp)
Basque cheesecakeBaked with rice flour, no wheat. Whole 12cm, serves 2-3¥4,700 incl. shipping (Japan only)There are 8 car parks within a 12-minute walk of Tanabe Ogigahama Beach (Tanabe, Wakayama), and 1 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.
出典: 田辺観光協会
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