Part of the Momochi area redevelopment, this beach is entirely artificial - but it is conveniently located in front of Fukuoka Tower. There is a sheltered swimming area in front. Gets packed on summer weekends. A small diamond shaped pier known as "Maruzon" juts out half way down the beaches length.
What it's like to be there Nowhere near as unpleasant as "artificial beach close to city" makes it sound, actually. We would not choose it in preference to some of the beaches further up the coast as it is full of local city types preening, parading and showing off their bodies - but on the other hand it is full of local city types preening, parading and showing off their bodies...
Although not too long it is fairly wide and never gets unpleasantly crowded. It is also nice to be able to don clothes and have dinner or a drink in - say, Sea Hawk Hotel.
Japanese beaches are pretty safe and if you are here for any length of time should be experienced at least once.
• Looking out over Hakata Bay.
In front of Fukuoka Tower and not far from Dome - so any bus to the Dome is fine, or walk down from Nishijin subway station.
Futamigaura Beaches | Temples/Shrines Bathing/Surfing beach with Japan-wide famous sunsets over the rock island.
(24 May '01)
Keya Beach Beaches Famous bathing beach in peaceful country fishing village.
(24 May '01)
Momochi Beach Beaches Generous sized artificial beach with good swimming area in Momochi.
(23 Aug '00)
Nigi-no-hama Beaches Beautiful bathing beach stretching from Nokita to Keya.
(24 May '01)
Nokonoshima Islands | Country/Theme Pk | Beaches Island in Hakata bay with pleasant beaches and country park.
(01 Oct '03)
Oshima island Islands | Short Trips | Beaches Oshima is definitely a walkers island and you could easily spend a weekend there enjoying some spectacular coastal views.
(01 Oct '03)
Shikanoshima Islands | Beaches | Country/Theme Pk Island at mouth of Hakata Bay connected by thin strip of reclaimed land.
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