Celebrating 10 Years of Universal Beach Experience at Suma Beach

Suma Beach's Universal Beach Experience: 10 Years of Inclusion

This summer, Suma Universal Beach Project (Suma UBP) celebrates the 10th anniversary of Japan's first beach mat installation at Suma Beach, promoting a universal beach experience for everyone irrespective of their physical conditions. From July 9th to August 23rd, the beach will be barrier-free, with services including beach mat installation and aquatic wheelchairs, enabling safe ocean access for individuals with disabilities.

A Decade of Joy and Inclusion

The initiative, which began in 2017, has welcomed around 5,000 visitors, including families, children, and senior citizens, allowing them to enjoy the beach together. The efforts throughout the years have been bolstered by support from local volunteers, the government, and corporate sponsors, embedding Universal Beach into Suma's summer culture. This commitment to inclusivity aims to provide smiles and seaside experiences for all.

As we embark on this 10th year, we eagerly await many more participants to enjoy a delightful beach day at Suma, where the waves and a warm community spirit await.

Making the Universal Beach Accessible

Registration for Universal Beach Experience

For Individuals (Up to 4 people)
You can register for the Universal Beach 2026 using the following form:
👉 Universal Beach Registration Form
Note: Please fill out one entry for each person with a disability. For groups of more than five, contact our representative, Mr. Sumada, for arrangements.

This year, funding from the Nippon Foundation helps us assess the universal beach experience, and we kindly ask for your cooperation with follow-up surveys to enhance our program in the future.

Important Details for Participants

To alleviate congestion at the shower facilities and ensure a pleasant environment for everyone, shower access will now be managed by time slots. Please change into your swimwear before arriving, but if that's not possible, outdoor tents are available for changing. We recommend arriving a bit earlier to accommodate for registration.

Shower access will begin 1 hour after your scheduled swimming time. For example, if you reserve swimming from 10:00 AM, your shower slot will be from 11:00 to 11:30 AM. Be advised that late arrivals may reduce your swimming or shower time. Limited shower facilities are available outdoors if needed, especially during peak times with multiple groups.

Group Registrations (5 or More)

If you're part of a larger group, please contact our representative directly. After discussing arrangements, use the form below to register your group:
👉 Group Registration Form

For any inquiries, please reach out to:
Contact Person: Mr. Sumada
Phone: 080-6189-5150
Email: [email protected]
(Please contact via email during working hours.)

We appreciate your understanding and cooperation as we strive to provide a safe and comfortable beach experience for all.

Volunteer Opportunities

We are seeking volunteers to support our Universal Beach initiative. If you are interested in contributing, please apply here:
👉 Volunteer Registration Form

Universal Beach 2026 Overview

Location: Near the Wish Palm Trees at Suma Beach
Dates: July 9th (Thursday) to August 23rd (Sunday), 2026 (Weekends and Holidays)
Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Weather permitting)
Admission: Free

- Beach mat installations
- Swimming assistance available
- Bring swimwear, change of clothes, and beverages

Facilities for those with disabilities, including toilets and showers, are available and are also inclusive for people with other disabilities, expectant mothers, and young children.

For registration, please visit:
👉 Universal Beach Registration Form

About Suma Universal Beach Project

Founded on November 2, 2017, by director Shunsuke Kido, our organization aims to create accessible beach environments for everyone. Our motto emphasizes transforming people's