Clam Digging in Tokoname 2026: A Unique Japanese Spring Experience Near Nagoya Airport

When you think of spring in Japan, many people may think of cherry blossoms. However, there is another springtime activity in Japan's coastal areas: clam digging. Tokoname City , about 30 minutes by train from Nagoya and 5 minutes by car from the airport island, offers a spring-only experience of clam digging!

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Tokoname Tourism Association

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Table of Contents
Experience Japanese spring at sea
Enjoy the spring sea in a fantastic location
Tokoname City clam digging venues and dates
Regarding clam digging fees
Things to note when enjoying shellfish digging
Contact
Before and after clam digging, you can also enjoy sightseeing in Tokoname City.

Experience Japanese spring at sea

The image is for illustrative purposes only.

Clam digging is a seasonal leisure activity that has long been popular in Japan from spring to early summer.
Tokoname City, which is easily accessible - about 40 minutes by train from Nagoya and 5 minutes by car from Airport Island - will again be hosting clam digging in 2026.
In this article, we will introduce the clam digging in Tokoname City , Aichi Prefecture Prefecture in 2026.

Enjoy the spring sea in a fantastic location

People are gathering shells on the tidal flats overlooking the airport island.

One of the attractions of Tokoname is its location.
You can relax on the vast tidal flats while enjoying the open view of Chubu Centrair International Airport on the opposite shore.
Watching planes take off and land while digging in the sand surrounded by the sound of the waves is a special experience that can only be had here.

Shellfish digging takes place on a shallow sandy beach, so you can enjoy it in a relatively calm environment. Even families with small children can enjoy this spring seaside experience.

The moment you find a shell in the sand, it feels like a treasure hunt. The experience of coming into contact with nature itself will become a memorable part of your trip.

Tokoname City clam digging venues and dates

Clam digging venues in Tokoname City are held at Tarumizu Beach, Nishiano Beach, and Furuba Beach within the Tokoname City.

Clam digging venue in Tokoname City

The schedule is as shown in the image below.

The times listed are for low tide, and you can enter the sea 90 minutes before low tide.
*Clam digging on days other than the clam digging days is prohibited. Please do not dig clams on days other than the clam digging days as this may be a violation of the Fisheries Act.

Regarding clam digging fees

■Clams 1 bag/¥1,000 (maximum 2 bags per person/¥2,100)
■ 1 bag of clams / 2,000 yen (maximum 1 bag per person)

Things to note when enjoying shellfish digging

・Reservations cannot be made. Please come to the venue according to the schedule.
・We do not lend out tools such as buckets or rakes.
・The use of shovels is prohibited.
・Please check the salinity chart to see when you can enjoy clam digging.
・Dates may be changed or canceled depending on sea conditions and clam catches.
・Oyster picking is prohibited.

Contact

For further inquiries, please contact the Tokoname Fisheries Cooperative Association.
TEL:0569-35-2159

Before and after clam digging, you can also enjoy sightseeing in Tokoname City.

Before and after clam digging, there are also tourist spots such as the Pottery Footpath, the giant Beckoning Cat Tokonyan, and the INAX Live Museum!
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Tokoname Tourism Association

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