Post date: 2025.08.20
A big jump on the sea! Slide, jump in, adventure with family
The summer also came back. "Family Summer Trip" that you can still enjoy is on the sea at the easternmost tip of Shikoku! "Beach Hopping" appearing in Shirahama Beach in Toyo-cho, Kochi Prefecture is a huge marine athletic floating on the sea. This is a topical activity where both children and adults can challenge together.
Shirahama Beach is easy to access from Kansai and Shikoku, making it ideal for weekend excursions and summer vacation memories. Jump on the sea, slide and fly. Such an extraordinary experience awaits you.
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What is sea athletic? ： "Fuffy x thrill = great adventure"
Floating in the sea is huge playground equipment inflated by air.
It is interesting because the scaffolding swaying by the waves and the wet and slippery slopes do not proceed as expected. It's like an amusement park on the sea. Of course, life jackets are required & supervisors are stationed, and safety measures are perfect.
Beside Shirahama Beach, there is "roadside rest area Toyocho" with a large parking lot that can accommodate more than 150 cars, so it is safe to visit by car. There is also a changing room and a shower room, so you can use it conveniently before and after sea play.
In addition, you can get fresh local vegetables and seafood at the direct sales office in the facility, and you can enjoy the unique taste of Toyo-cho at the restaurant. If you stop by on the way home after playing, the fun of your trip will expand even further.
Interview Experience Report: "Ocean athletic that parents are serious"
When I actually visit, the venue is full of family members. Everyone from small children to adults participated widely, and the parents and children challenged the same playground equipment, and everyone's smile was impressive anyway.
Don't underestimate that giant athletics are playground equipment for children only bulging in air. There are many elements that can be absorbed in, such as areas where children can pass easily, but adults struggle a lot, and slides heading to the sea where you want to jump in many times. It is a marine amusement that everyone can enjoy because it is athletic on the sea.
"I can't lose to my children!", And adults seemed to be serious here and there. It is such a special experience that parents and children can laugh and challenge together.
Non-Athletic Fun: "Let's play Shirahama Beach"
Shirahama Beach is a shallow and transparent beach. The waves are calm, so even children who are not good at swimming can play with peace of mind. The white sandy beach is well-cleaned, and it is also a great attraction that you can spend comfortably.
Rental items such as floating rings and parasols are also substantial, and it is full of families who enjoy swimming and playing in the sand while bathing in the summer sunshine.
Furthermore, from 2025, "Mini kids park" for children under elementary school age will be newly added. I was able to enjoy the same beach area together with my siblings.
Another thing you can't miss is the 10-meter-high "jumbo slider!" The huge slide tower towering on the beach is an attraction that both adults and children are excited. It is exciting just to look up, and if you slide down, you will feel great. There are also one-day tickets, one-day tickets, and a great set ticket combined with Beach Hopping, so you can enjoy it all day if you play with athletic.
Model Plan: “Enjoy your parents! Day Trip & 2 Days 1 Night"
Day trip plan
Morning: Marine Athletic "Beach Hopping" → Daytime: Lunch at a restaurant in Toyocho → Afternoon: Jumbo slider + leisurely sea bathing
There are several restaurants within a 5-minute drive from Shirahama Beach. Enjoy the local taste and enjoy the food of Toyo-cho. There is also a restaurant in Toyocho, roadside rest area, which is adjacent to the beach. In addition to bowls and set meals, there is also a service where you can cook and serve fresh seafood purchased at a direct sales shop in roadside rest area.
1 night and 2 day plan
Day 1: Marine Athletic "Beach Hopping" & Shirahama Beach → Accommodation at hotels and campsites in the town
Day 2: Sightseeing and gourmet at Muroto Closed Aquarium and Uminoeki Toyo Town
We also recommend a one-night and two-day plan for parents and children to enjoy. On the first day, after playing with "beach hopping", relax in Shirahama Beach. In the evening, check in at an inn or campground in the town.
For accommodation, it is recommended to taste fresh local fish dishes at inns and guesthouses in Toyo-cho and adjacent Muroto City. If you are an outdoor fan, you can also enjoy a special night while listening to the waves at the Shirahama campsite.
On the second day, I stretched my legs and went to the closed school aquarium. It is a unique facility that reuses closed elementary schools, and the appearance of fish swimming in the classroom aquarium and the large aquarium in the pool is very popular with both children and adults. It is a space where nostalgia and surprise coexist.
On the way home, stop by "roadside rest area Toyocho" to buy local specialties and fresh seafood for souvenirs. At the restaurant in the hotel, you can also enjoy gourmet dishes that are perfect for closing your trip, such as bonito tataki and seafood bowls.
Maritime Athletic "Beach Hopping" Information
Basic information
- Period: July 19 (Sat) to August 31 (Sun), 2025
- Venue: Shirahama, Toyo-cho, Aki-gun, Kochi Beach
- Time 6 cools a day, 50 minutes each (replacement system)
10:00／11:00／12:00／13:00／14:00／15:00 - Capacity: Maximum of 50 people per coole
Terms of Use
- Elementary school students or older, 95cm or more
- Elementary school students must be accompanied by a guardian over 18 years old (up to 3 elementary school students per person)
- Only those who can swim on their own (beach hopping conditions)
- Life jacket required (with loan)
Prices
Beach Hopping (50 minutes)
- Elementary school students: Weekdays 1,000 yen / Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 1,200 yen
- Junior high school students and above: Weekdays 1,500 yen / Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 1,800 yen
Jumbo Slider (10m high)
- One-time ticket: 500 yen
- 1-day ticket: 1,500 yen
Set ticket (Beach Hopping + Slider 1-day ticket)
- Elementary school students: Weekdays 2,000 yen / Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 2,500 yen
- Junior high school students and above: Weekdays 2,500 yen / Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 3,000 yen
Flow of Use
- Fill out the application form (local or pre-DL)
- Reception / Ticket purchase (up to 30 minutes before the start / cash only)
- Wearing a life jacket 15 minutes before the start and explaining the rules
- Entrance → 50 minutes play
Equipment and belongings
- Changing room, shower and rest tents available
- Belongings: Swimwear, rush guard, towel, Malin shoes recommended
For children
- Mini kids park (for children under elementary school age / newly established in 2025)
Safety measures
- Staff resident and regular inspection
- All life jackets required
- There is a business decision depending on weather and wave conditions (please check the operation status from the official website)
Access
- Address: 88-3 Shirahama, Toyo-cho, Aki-gun, Kochi 781-7413, Japan
- Car: About 2 hours 30 minutes from Kochi city / about 2 hours from Tokushima city
- Train: JR Tokushima Station → Kannoura Station (approx. 2 hours 10 minutes), 10 minutes walk
- Express Bus: Tokushima Bus "Osaka Namba" → "Kannoura" about 5 hours and 15 minutes
- Parking lot Kannoura Junior High School temporary parking lot / Toyocho, roadside rest area
Contact
Toyo Town Tourism Promotion Association
TEL／0887-23-9500（8:30〜17:00）
Beach Hopping Official Homepage
https://toyobeachhopping.studio.site/
