Glass sand that sparkles on sunny days
Any month; the colours show best in sunshine around midday. Wear shoes on the sand.
Tourism source ↗A short shore on Omura Bay made of recycled glass sand in clear, brown, blue and green grains that sparkle in the sun. Nagasaki Prefecture built it to improve the bay’s water. The grains are rounded, but do not walk barefoot. Park at Morizono Park; about 5 minutes by car from Nagasaki Airport.
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25°C
Mainly clear
💧 69% rain chance · wind 17 km/h
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Parking
Morizono Park parking
AVAILABLE
SUV / high-roof friendly
Use the Morizono Park car park next to the beach (prefectural tourism guide).
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Directions to Glass Sand Beach (Omura)
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Suitability
Stroller: Not recommended
Nursing room: Not available
Noise level: quiet
Kids: Do not go barefoot on the glass sand.
Rules
Fire: no fire
Water access: ocean
Drones: permit required
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Sources, photo credits and verification
Place information: Official tourism source · Reviewed 2026-10-13