Chirihama Nagisa Driveway — Attraction in Hodatsushimizu

Go for a drive along 8 kilometers of sandy beach

The Chirihama Nagisa Driveway is a sandy beach on the western edge of the Noto Peninsula that is open to cars. Traffic runs in both directions on the 8-kilometer stretch that runs alongside the Sea of Japan.

Visitors are free to park their cars out of the way of traffic to wade in the water or search for seashells. Food stalls open from spring through fall at the southern end of the drive sell grilled shellfish and other local delicacies.

The sand along the drive is packed enough to support not only automobiles but motorcycles and bicycles as well. It is not uncommon to see visitors and locals alike taking in the sunsets...

One of my favourite Sand beach in Japan. I have been there several times. You can enjoy whole day by driving along the sand beach, clicking plenty of pics. sunset view is breath-taking! Take safety measures against high tide or slippery close to the sea! Some artist sometimes create beautiful sculptures for exhibition. Highly recommended if you are in Ishikawa or near by! You can also rent a car and trip along whole noto peninsula. Plenty of Stop overs, food courts on that highway. Highway is toll free! Happy...

8-kilometer-long Chirihama Nagisa Driveway – the only sandy beach in Japan on which you can drive a car. Buses, motorcycles, and bicycles are also allowed. Please close down all the windows of your car as I’ve suffered . After having a drive we set a tent and had a best swimming time I didn’t realize and I didn’t close the windows. After few hours the wrapping up time my car and tent was fully covered by the sand. This beach is very wavy and windy. Anyway vid and pic taking is the best over...