# Water-related incidents in Kyoto Prefecture

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/water-related-incidents-in-kyoto-prefecture
> Updated: 2026-09-05T07:40:00.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2.

In August 2026, a 22-year-old man from Himeji went missing approximately 30 meters offshore from Kotohiki-hama Beach in Kyotango, Kyoto Prefecture. On August 11, a male body estimated to be between 20 and 40 years old was discovered floating in shallow water at the same location. Authorities noted the body had no obvious external injuries.

In September 2026, a separate incident occurred at Kanzaki Beach in Maizuru City, Kyoto Prefecture, where an adult male swimming alone was swept away by waves. Despite clear weather, local authorities reported high waves at the time of the incident. Search operations were initiated by the Maizuru City Fire Department and the Maizuru Coast Guard.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-05: Maizuru man missing after being swept away by waves at Kanzaki Beach

An adult male is missing after being swept away by waves at Kanzaki Beach in Maizuru, Kyoto. Police and coast guard are conducting search operations.

3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/maizuru-man-missing-after-being-swept-away-by-waves-at-kanzaki-beach

### 2026-08-09: Kyotango beach discovery of male body follows missing person report

A man's body was found at Kotohiki-hama Beach in Kyotango, Kyoto, following a separate disappearance of a 22-year-old man at the same location earlier in the week.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/kyotango-beach-discovery-of-male-body-follows-missing-person-report

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Cite as: Water-related incidents in Kyoto Prefecture. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/water-related-incidents-in-kyoto-prefecture