Beaches

Japan has an extensive coastline with lots of beaches thanks to the length that a long, thin island country with the Pacific Ocean on one side and the Sea of Japan and East China Sea on the other.Most of these beaches are beautiful and scenic,indeed there are some wonderful beaches for visitors who would like to spend time by the sea.The most gorgeous beaches in Japan are located on the Okinawa Islands,no doubts about it.But other else are worthy to pay a visit though.Moreover,due to Japan is a clean place and would like visitors to respect their ethos,littering is not acceptable, be sure to pick up after yourself and contribute to keeping the beaches trash free and the waters clean!

Inasanohama Beach

Located about 10 minutes east of the Izumo Grand Shrine is Inasanohama, a beach said to welcome all the deities on their way to Grand Shrine. To this day, the welcoming ritual continues, and this shrine has become a power spot for worshipers.

Shirahama Beach

Shirahama Beach is an 800 meter long beach that is one of Izu's most famous and popular attractions. People come to enjoy the sand and sun, and the area is also known for relatively good surfing conditions.

Manza Beach

Manza Beach is an attractive beach with soft sand. The beach is part of the ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort whose large hotel building overlooks the entire 300 meter long beach.

Chirihama Beach

Chirihama Beach is the only beach in Japan where you can drive your car on the sand. It is a popular, unusual attraction that should be part of any scenic road trip through the Noto Peninsula.

Naminoue Beach

Naminoue Beach is a man-made beach in Naha City, and the only area within the city where swimming in the ocean is sanctioned.

Yuigahama Beach

Yuigamahama Beach is a sandy beach within Kamakura City that faces toward Sagami Bay. It has been beloved as a swimming spot ever since the Meiji era (1868~1912) and today it is commonly visited by families and surfers.

Kondoi Beach

Kondoi beach is located around 6km away from the west of Ishigakijima. It preserves the pristine beauty of Okinawa; the waters are transparent clear, making the beach a miracle of nature. Emerald green water shining between snow-white sand and cobalt blue sky. The contrast between these bright colors is really a miracle. You can go swimming during the high tide and it is safe even for children. In low tides, the beach is quite shallow but the water never recedes completely.

Moon Beach

This natural beach is located on the west coast of Okinawa's main island. The name "Moon Beach" comes from the fact that the beach is shaped like a string-moon. The white sand beach is 175 meters long, and it looks like a beautiful picture when the sun sets over the sea.

Okuma Beach

Okuma beach is located within Jal private resort Okuma which used to be placed for US military use only.

Shimamui Coast

One of the best 100 beaches (coasts) of Japan, Shimamui Coast in Shakotan Cape is renowned for its majestic translucent blue sea and beautiful scenery.