# Chirihama Nagisa Driveway

> A stretch of firm sand beach in Hakui where cars, motorcycles and bicycles can drive directly along the shoreline.

- Prefecture: Ishikawa
- Type: Beach
- Address: Hakui, Ishikawa, Japan
- Admission: Free
- Official site: https://www.city.hakui.lg.jp/kankou/kankoushisetsu/3168.html

Chirihama Nagisa Driveway is a stretch of beach in Hakui, on the west coast of the Noto Peninsula, where ordinary cars, motorcycles and bicycles can drive directly on the sand. The fine, tightly packed sand hardens when wet with seawater, giving about 8 kilometres of firm driving surface along the shoreline. There is no toll to use it, and roadside rest stops and shops sit near the entrances. It is reached by car from the Chirihama or Imahama interchanges on the Noto Satoyama Kaido, about 40 minutes from Kanazawa, and is not practical to reach on foot from a train station. The driveway can close during high waves or bad weather, and it resumed normal operation after access routes in the wider Noto area were affected by the January 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake.

## FAQ

### How do I get to Chirihama Nagisa Driveway?

Drive from the Chirihama or Imahama interchange on the Noto Satoyama Kaido, about 40 minutes from Kanazawa; a car is needed, as it is not practical to reach on foot from a station.

### Can I always drive on the beach?

No; the driveway can be closed during high waves or bad weather, so check conditions before visiting.

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Source: Chirihama Nagisa Driveway — Japan Voyage