Senami Onsen Beach

There are three entrances to Senami Onsen Beach, each with its own parking lot. In total, there is space for 300 cars, so it's unlikely that you won't find a parking spot. The closest entrance from Niigata City is the south entrance, where you can find showers, toilets, and changing rooms, allowing you to get ready to swim as soon as you get out of your car. Please note that the central entrance facility doesn't have a parking lot. The largest parking lot is at the north entrance. Not only is the parking lot spacious, but the facilities, including showers, toilets, changing rooms, and water fountains, are also the most comprehensive here. If you're visiting for the first time, we recommend using this entrance.

Not only at Senami Onsen Beach, but at all beaches in Niigata Prefecture, jellyfish tend to appear in large numbers after the Obon period. Not all jellyfish are highly poisonous, but it's better to be cautious. The water at Senami Onsen Beach is so clear that jellyfish can be seen with the naked eye, so it's recommended to swim with caution and check for jellyfish when swimming after mid-August.

If traveling by car, get off at the Murakami-Senami Onsen IC on the Nihonkai Tohoku Expressway and it's about a 10-minute drive. If traveling by train, go to JR Murakami Station and take a bus from there. Get off at "Senami Kaigan-mae" and it's about a 1-minute walk. If coming from Tokyo, take the Shinkansen to JR Niigata Station, transfer to the JR Hakushin Line, and it takes about an hour and a half by local train. There is also an Inaho Limited Express from Niigata Station, so please use it according to your schedule.