About: Shinmaiko Marine Park was opened in 2002 and can be reached from central Nagoya in less than 60 minutes. The park’s
beach, named the “blue park beach” is a 400m long artificial beach constructed back in 2002 with sand transported from Nagasaki Prefecture. The beach boasts good food stands, an area to rest, and full toilet / shower facilities. You can also find three large grassed areas – ideal for picnics, Frisbee, soccer or just taking a break from the sand. From the grassy mounds in the park you can see the splendid ‘Ise Bay’ and ‘Suzuka Mountains’.
Access: A 10 minute walk from Meitetsu Shin Maiko Station. There are also nearly 600 parking spaces costing 500 Yen in July & August.
Website (Japanese only): www.npgpa.jp/marin_01.htm