Shorewise Families Japan

Find Family-Friendly Beaches & Pools Across Japan

A resource for child-friendly swimming spots with safety information, lifeguard schedules, and planning tools to help inform your family outings.

Family Beach Scene

What We Offer

Verified Safety Details

Information on lifeguard hours, wave conditions, jellyfish seasons, and hazard warnings collected from various sources.

Family-Friendly Features

Details on stroller accessibility, shaded areas, restrooms, and nearby amenities to help with planning.

Interactive Maps

Searchable locations with directions, parking information, and public transit details where available.

Printable Checklists

Download offline guides and safety checklists to help you prepare for beach visits.

Safety Information Resources

Available Safety Information

  • Lifeguard schedules and coverage areas when available
  • Wave condition information and swimming difficulty assessments
  • Seasonal hazard information including jellyfish and currents
  • Emergency contact information for locations
  • First aid station and nearby medical facility information
Safety Information Overview

Coverage Areas

Kanto Region

Information on Tokyo, Kanagawa, and Chiba beaches including Shonan, Kamakura, and Odaiba areas.

Kansai Region

Coverage of Osaka Bay, Wakayama, and Hyogo coastal areas suitable for families.

Okinawa Islands

Information on beaches with calmer waters, coral viewing areas, and resort pool facilities.

Kyushu Coast

Details on hot spring beach areas, gentler wave locations, and volcanic sand beaches.

Beach & Pool Guides

Tokyo Bay Family Guide

Tokyo Bay Family Guide

Information guide covering swimming spots around Tokyo Bay, including Odaiba Beach and indoor pool complexes.

¥2,500
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Shonan Beach Collection

Shonan Beach Collection

Information maps and facility details for Kamakura, Enoshima, and surrounding coastal areas.

¥3,200
Email for Info
Okinawa Family Guide

Okinawa Family Paradise

Information on clear water areas, coral viewing spots, and resort pool access options.

¥4,800
Call for Details
Indoor Pool Directory

Indoor Pool Directory

Directory of year-round swimming options including public pools, hotel day passes, and aquatic centers.

¥1,800
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Membership Options

Premium Membership Features

  • Offline maps for areas with poor mobile coverage
  • Printable safety checklists and emergency contacts
  • Access to member-reviewed location information
  • Information on day pass facilities
  • Weather and water condition updates when available
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What Families Say

"The safety information was helpful for our family trip. Having lifeguard schedule details helped with our planning."

- Tanaka Family, Tokyo

"Finding stroller-friendly beaches was challenging before using Shorewise. The accessibility information helped with our planning."

- Sarah & Mike, Yokohama

"The jellyfish season information helped us plan the timing for our Okinawa trip."

- Yamamoto Family, Osaka

Contact Us

Location

2 Chome-14-5 Oyamadai
Setagaya City, Tokyo 158-0086