Kataonami Beach, Urban beach in Wakayama, Japan.

Kataonami Beach is an urban seaside resort along Wakayama's coast, featuring a wide sandy shore that extends toward the Pacific Ocean. The site provides showers, changing areas, and equipment rental options, making it accessible for various beach activities throughout the year.

The site evolved from a fishing community into a modern seaside resort during Japan's post-war economic expansion. This change reflected the growing demand for recreational spaces as prosperity increased across the region.

The beach is part of Kataonami Park, and the whole Wakaura area was registered as a Minato Oasis on 17 December 2015, with the beach as one of the facilities making up Minato Oasis Wakayama. In summer the shallow artificial shore fills with families swimming and picnicking under tents and sunshades.

The beach is most active during summer months and offers food vendors and various amenities for visitors. Gaining familiarity with local transport options and the straightforward beach layout helps plan a comfortable visit any time of year.

The beach is a 1,200-metre artificial sand strip, and the Ministry of the Environment selected it as a "Sea Special Selection" in its 100 Best Bathing Beaches list. Since 17 December 2015 the Wakayamaura area has been registered as a Minato Oasis, and the beach is one of the facilities making up Minato Oasis Wakayama.