Airshow to be Held at Wakayama's Shirahama Beach | Air Race World Champion Pilot Yoshihide Muroya to Perform First Flights of 2026 (April 25)
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- Airshow to be Held at Wakayama's Shirahama Beach | Air Race World Champion Pilot Yoshihide Muroya to Perform First Flights of 2026 (April 25)
- An airshow featuring world champion pilot Yoshihide Muroya will be held at Shirahama Beach in Nanki Shirahama, Wakayama on April 25, 2026. This event marks Muroya's first flight performance of the 2026 season, offering a spectacular display over the scenic white sand beach and blue sea.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: April 15, 2026
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An airshow featuring world champion pilot Yoshihide Muroya will be held at Shirahama Beach in Nanki Shirahama, Wakayama on April 25, 2026. This event marks Muroya's first flight performance of the 2026 season, offering a spectacular display over the scenic white sand beach and blue sea.
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- April 15, 2026
An airshow featuring world champion pilot Yoshihide Muroya will be held at Shirahama Beach in Nanki Shirahama, Wakayama on April 25, 2026. This event marks Muroya's first flight performance of the 2026 season, offering a spectacular display over the scenic white sand beach and blue sea.
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Airshow to be held over Shirahama Beach (c) Taro IMAHARA TIPP
・Airshow to be held at Shirahama Beach, Nanki Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture
・Pilot Yoshihide Muroya, the first Asian to win the Air Race World Championship, will perform
・First flight performance of the 2026 season
・Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026 / Two performances per day
・An event that can be experienced in an open space with white sand and the sea as a backdrop
An "Airshow" featuring acrobatic flights will be held at Shirahama Beach, a tourist attraction in Nanki Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
The performer will be Japan's top pilot, Yoshihide Muroya, who has the experience of being the first Asian to win the overall annual title in the Air Race World Championship. This is a special event where you can enjoy the first flight performance of the 2026 season in an open location with the sea and sky spreading out.
Event Official Website: https://www.nankishirahama.jp/news/18933/
■ Highlights
1. First Flight to Kick Off the 2026 Season
This airshow will be Yoshihide Muroya's first flight performance of 2026. As the flight marking the start of the season, you will be able to witness his highly polished piloting skills.
Air Race World Championship - Yoshihide Muroya, the first Asian pilot to win the overall annual title (c) Yusuke Kashiwazaki PATHFINDER
2. Aerial Art Merging with the Spectacular Scenery of Shirahama
Against the contrast of the blue sea and white sand, the trails of smoke drawn by the aircraft will spread across the sky. The fusion of the flight with the unique location of a tourist spot is a feature.
Flight performance against a backdrop of white sand and the sea (c) Taro IMAHARA TIPP
3. Experience in the Openness Unique to a Beach
The flight will unfold in the sky spreading out from the coast, allowing you to experience a three-dimensional performance including the engine sounds and the aircraft's movements beyond imagination.
An unforgettable 15 minutes looking up from the sandy beach. A moving experience to share with family and friends. (c) Taro IMAHARA TIPP
■ About Yoshihide Muroya
Yoshihide Muroya is a leading aerobatic pilot in Japan.
He has the distinction of being the first Asian to win the overall annual title in the Air Race World Championship and is active in competitions and airshows both domestically and internationally.
He is known for his precise piloting skills and stable flight, and he disseminates the charm of aviation widely through events and performances across Japan.
Yoshihide Muroya Official Website: https://yoshi-muroya.jp/
■ About Shirahama Beach
Shirahama Beach is a representative tourist spot in Nanki Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, and has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. It is characterized by its white sandy beach and blue sea, and is a popular beach visited by many tourists from the Kansai region.
At this event, you can enjoy aerial performances against the backdrop of Shirahama's natural environment.
■ Event Overview
Event Name: 7th Nanki Shirahama Airshow 2026
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time:
① 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Approx. 15 minutes flight)
② 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM (Approx. 15 minutes flight)
Location: Over the sea at Shirahama Beach, Nanki Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture
Reserve Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026 *Same times
Notes: May be canceled or changed due to weather conditions, etc.
■ Access Information
Venue: 864 Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture
Train: Approx. 15 minutes by car from JR Kisei Main Line "Shirahama Station"
Car: Approx. 15 minutes from Kisei Expressway "Nanki-Shirahama IC"
Air Route: Approx. 10 minutes by car from Nanki-Shirahama Airport
Nearest Bus Stop: "Shirahama Beach" and walk immediately
*Roads and parking lots will be crowded on the day. Public transportation is recommended.
Check location on Google Maps
[Inquiries regarding this matter]
Pathfinder Inc.
Contact Person: Hitomi Sakurai
Email: info2@path-finder.co.jp
Phone: 070-4446-6090
Official Website URL: https://yoshi-muroya.jp/
Keywords:
・Airshow to be held at Shirahama Beach, Nanki Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture
・Pilot Yoshihide Muroya, the first Asian to win the Air Race World Championship, will perform
・First flight performance of the 2026 season
・Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026 / Two performances per day
・An event that can be experienced in an open space with white sand and the sea as a backdrop
An "Airshow" featuring acrobatic flights will be held at Shirahama Beach, a tourist attraction in Nanki Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, on Saturday, April 25, 2026.
The performer will be Japan's top pilot, Yoshihide Muroya, who has the experience of being the first Asian to win the overall annual title in the Air Race World Championship. This is a special event where you can enjoy the first flight performance of the 2026 season in an open location with the sea and sky spreading out.
Event Official Website: https://www.nankishirahama.jp/news/18933/
■ Highlights
1. First Flight to Kick Off the 2026 Season
This airshow will be Yoshihide Muroya's first flight performance of 2026. As the flight marking the start of the season, you will be able to witness his highly polished piloting skills.
Air Race World Championship - Yoshihide Muroya, the first Asian pilot to win the overall annual title (c) Yusuke Kashiwazaki PATHFINDER
2. Aerial Art Merging with the Spectacular Scenery of Shirahama
Against the contrast of the blue sea and white sand, the trails of smoke drawn by the aircraft will spread across the sky. The fusion of the flight with the unique location of a tourist spot is a feature.
Flight performance against a backdrop of white sand and the sea (c) Taro IMAHARA TIPP
3. Experience in the Openness Unique to a Beach
The flight will unfold in the sky spreading out from the coast, allowing you to experience a three-dimensional performance including the engine sounds and the aircraft's movements beyond imagination.
An unforgettable 15 minutes looking up from the sandy beach. A moving experience to share with family and friends. (c) Taro IMAHARA TIPP
■ About Yoshihide Muroya
Yoshihide Muroya is a leading aerobatic pilot in Japan.
He has the distinction of being the first Asian to win the overall annual title in the Air Race World Championship and is active in competitions and airshows both domestically and internationally.
He is known for his precise piloting skills and stable flight, and he disseminates the charm of aviation widely through events and performances across Japan.
Yoshihide Muroya Official Website: https://yoshi-muroya.jp/
■ About Shirahama Beach
Shirahama Beach is a representative tourist spot in Nanki Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture, and has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. It is characterized by its white sandy beach and blue sea, and is a popular beach visited by many tourists from the Kansai region.
At this event, you can enjoy aerial performances against the backdrop of Shirahama's natural environment.
■ Event Overview
Event Name: 7th Nanki Shirahama Airshow 2026
Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
Time:
① 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM (Approx. 15 minutes flight)
② 2:00 PM - 2:30 PM (Approx. 15 minutes flight)
Location: Over the sea at Shirahama Beach, Nanki Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture
Reserve Date: Sunday, April 26, 2026 *Same times
Notes: May be canceled or changed due to weather conditions, etc.
■ Access Information
Venue: 864 Shirahama-cho, Nishimuro-gun, Wakayama Prefecture
Train: Approx. 15 minutes by car from JR Kisei Main Line "Shirahama Station"
Car: Approx. 15 minutes from Kisei Expressway "Nanki-Shirahama IC"
Air Route: Approx. 10 minutes by car from Nanki-Shirahama Airport
Nearest Bus Stop: "Shirahama Beach" and walk immediately
*Roads and parking lots will be crowded on the day. Public transportation is recommended.
Check location on Google Maps
[Inquiries regarding this matter]
Pathfinder Inc.
Contact Person: Hitomi Sakurai
Email: info2@path-finder.co.jp
Phone: 070-4446-6090
Official Website URL: https://yoshi-muroya.jp/
Keywords:
FAQ
Where will the airshow featuring acrobatic flights be held?
The airshow will be held at Shirahama Beach, a tourist attraction in Nanki Shirahama, Wakayama Prefecture.
Who is the pilot performing at the Shirahama Beach airshow?
The performer is Japan's top pilot, Yoshihide Muroya, who was the first Asian to win the Air Race World Championship.
What is the scheduled date for the airshow and how many performances will there be?
The event is scheduled for Saturday, April 25, 2026, and there will be two flight performances per day.
What is the official website URL where people can find news about the event?
The official website of the event is https://www.nankishirahama.jp/news/18933/.
Why is this airshow performance particularly significant for Yoshihide Muroya's 2026 season?
This airshow performance will mark Yoshihide Muroya's first flight performance to kick off the 2026 season.