Imahama Coast & Chirihama Beach Highway, Hodatsushimizu, Ishikawa

About this place

Live Coastal Waves Stream | Imahama Coast & Chirihama Beach Highway, Hodatsushimizu, Ishikawa, Japan. Forming the southern gateway to the legendary Chirihama Nagisa Driveway, Imahama Coast features fine, ultra-compacted golden sands where regular passenger cars, motorcycles, and sightseeing buses can drive directly along the water's edge. Facing the open expanse of the Sea of Japan, the beach provides unhindered ocean views accompanied by crashing white surf.

As sunset approaches, the sky and tidal shallows ignite in fiery shades of amber and rose. After taking a scenic cruise along the sand, travelers stop by nearby seaside rest stations to feast on freshly grilled turban shells (sazae), steamed Noto pork buns, and sweet local sea salt soft-serve ice cream.

✦ Must-Visit Highlights:

▸ Drive-on Golden Beach Highway: Cruise along the water's edge on natural compacted sands without sinking.

▸ Magnificent Sea of Japan Sunsets: Witness breathtaking golden hour reflections dancing across rolling ocean waves and wet tidal sands.

▸ Fresh Grilled Turban Shells & Salt Ice Cream: Savor sizzling seaside sazae snails, savory pork dumplings, and local mineral sea salt sweets.