{"id":1318,"date":"2022-06-10T10:55:48","date_gmt":"2022-06-10T08:55:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/?p=1318"},"modified":"2024-06-07T10:52:47","modified_gmt":"2024-06-07T08:52:47","slug":"best-japanese-beaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/best-japanese-beaches","title":{"rendered":"The 7 best beach locations to visit in Japan"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that Japan has <strong>more coastline than most other countries<\/strong> on Earth? This is because Japan is made up of thousands of islands.<\/p>\n<p>More coastline means <strong>more beaches<\/strong> \u2014 ideal for summer travelers looking to soak up the sun.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Whether you\u2019re staying on the <strong>four largest islands<\/strong> \u2014 Honshu, Hokkaido, Shikoku, and Kyushu \u2014 or one of the <strong>260 inhabited small islands<\/strong> that belong to Japan, you\u2019re never far from a great beach.<\/p>\n<p>Here are our favorite Japanese beach locations, as well as some useful information and tips for getting to and from the beach using your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/\">Japan Rail Pass<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div id=\"toc_container\" class=\"toc_white no_bullets\"><p class=\"toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/p><ul class=\"toc_list\"><li><a href=\"#Naoshima_Island\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">1<\/span> Naoshima Island<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Katsurahama_Beach_Kochi_prefecture\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">2<\/span> Katsurahama Beach (Kochi prefecture)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Yakushima_Island_Kyushu\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">3<\/span> Yakushima Island (Kyushu)<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Beaches_in_Okinawa\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">4<\/span> Beaches in Okinawa<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Beaches_near_Tokyo\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">5<\/span> Beaches near Tokyo<\/a><ul><li><a href=\"#Odaiba_Beach\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.1<\/span> Odaiba Beach<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Shirahama_Beach_Shizuoka\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_2\">5.2<\/span> Shirahama Beach (Shizuoka)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li><a href=\"#Etiquette_on_Japans_beaches\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">6<\/span> Etiquette on Japan\u2019s beaches<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Travel_tips\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">7<\/span> Travel tips<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#Safety_at_Japanese_beaches\"><span class=\"toc_number toc_depth_1\">8<\/span> Safety at Japanese beaches<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n<h2><span id=\"Naoshima_Island\">Naoshima Island<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The <strong>Seto Inland Sea<\/strong> is home to some of Japan\u2019s best beaches. The region\u2019s mild climate makes for <strong>pleasant beach weather<\/strong> in spring and fall, while summer temperatures can be a balmy 32\u00b0C.<\/p>\n<p>In the middle of this sea \u2014 south of Okayama and north of Shikoku \u2014 lies <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/naoshima-travel-guide\">Naoshima Island<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Aside from having stunning beaches, one of the big draws of Naoshima is the art. There are numerous contemporary <strong>art installations and museums<\/strong>. You can enjoy several of these art installations right on the beach itself.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s another unique experience to be found here. You can <strong>spend the night on the beach in a yurt<\/strong> \u2014 a circular tent traditionally used by herdsmen in Mongolia.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to get there<\/strong><em>: <\/em>From Tokyo, take the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/tokaido-shinkansen-jr-pass\">JR Tokaido\/Sanyo Shinkansen<\/a> to Okayama. Then take the JR Uno Line to Uno Station. Walk across the street to the ferry terminal, and you will reach the island by ferry.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1324\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1324\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1324\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/naoshima-island-pumpkin-800x497.jpg\" alt=\"pumpkin is the symbol of Naoshima island\" width=\"800\" height=\"497\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1324\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Yayoi Kusama&#8217;s yellow pumpkin is the symbol of Naoshima island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Katsurahama_Beach_Kochi_prefecture\"><strong>Katsurahama Beach (Kochi prefecture)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Katsurahama Beach is also a scenic destination, <strong>near the city of Kochi<\/strong>, on the island of Shikoku.<\/p>\n<p>Although swimming is prohibited, there are some popular attractions, including the famous <strong>Sakamoto Ryoma statue<\/strong> and the <strong>Tosa Dog Museum<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to get there<\/strong>: A one-way trip (Kochiken Kotsu <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/how-to-use-the-local-bus\">local bus<\/a>) from JR Kochi Station to Katsurahama Beach costs 690 yen and takes 35 minutes.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1322\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1322\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1322\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/katsurahama_beach-800x378.jpg\" alt=\"Katsurahama Beach\" width=\"800\" height=\"378\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1322\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ryoma Sakamoto statue in Katsurahama Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Yakushima_Island_Kyushu\"><strong>Yakushima Island (Kyushu)<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The inspiration for the anime classic Princess Mononoke by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/studio-ghibli-museum\">Studio Ghibli<\/a>, Yakushima Island off the coast of Kyushu is home to <strong>some of the oldest rainforest trees<\/strong> in the world.<\/p>\n<p>Between the months of April and September, <strong>loggerhead sea turtles<\/strong> also inhabit the island to lay their eggs.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to get there<\/strong><em>: <\/em>From Tokyo, take the Tokaido Shinkansen to Kagoshima. The trip will last approximately 8 hours and requires several train transfers, but is completely covered by the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/the-japan-rail-pass\">JR Pass.<\/a> From Kagoshima, you can take a boat or ferry to the island.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Beaches_in_Okinawa\">Beaches in Okinawa<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The islands of Okinawa are much further south than the rest of Japan. You can expect warm weather and beaches open here<strong> all year round<\/strong>. Even in winter, it rarely gets below 15\u00b0C (59\u00b0F)!<\/p>\n<p><strong>You\u2019re spoiled for choice<\/strong> when it comes to beaches.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you just want to <strong>relax in the sun or dive into the water<\/strong> and see the corals, reef fish, or sea turtles that make their homes here, <strong>Okinawa ticks all the boxes<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the <strong>best spots<\/strong> can be found on:<\/p>\n<p>Ishigaki Island<br \/>\nThe Kerama Islands<br \/>\nKume Island \u2014 including a 7 km sandbar called Hatenohama Beach<br \/>\nMiyako Island<br \/>\nOkinawa Island<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning on <strong>swimming or water sports<\/strong>, the best time to visit Okinawa is between the months of May and October, when the weather is warmest.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Stay safe<\/strong>: Always be aware of strong currents. From June to October, stay informed as to reports of the poisonous habu box jellyfish in the area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to get there<\/strong>: As Okinawa is an island and not part of the mainland, it must be reached by air. Flights leave daily from <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/narita-airport-to-tokyo\">Narita Airport<\/a> (Tokyo), with a flight duration of 2.5 hours.<\/p>\n<p>When on the island, you can purchase a 1-day or 2-day pass for the Okinawa Monorail, or take advantage of its dense bus network.<\/p>\n<p>Numerous ferries and even a helicopter service connect the various islands.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1325\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1325\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/emerald-beach-okinawa-800x450.jpg\" alt=\"Emerald Beach in Okinawa\" width=\"800\" height=\"450\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/emerald-beach-okinawa-800x450.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/emerald-beach-okinawa-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/emerald-beach-okinawa-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/emerald-beach-okinawa.jpg 960w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1325\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Emerald Beach in Okinawa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span id=\"Beaches_near_Tokyo\">Beaches near Tokyo<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Tokyo is <strong>one of the hottest destinations<\/strong> in Japan. This fast-paced \u201cneon city\u201d is home to traditional gardens, soaring skyscrapers, and enormous, unique shopping experiences.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019d like a little downtime at the beach on your next visit to Tokyo, you are in luck, as <strong>beautiful beaches are located not far from the city<\/strong>, making for a great <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/day-trips-tokyo\">day trip<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The warmest months around Tokyo are mid-July through August, but temperatures are often <strong>warm enough for swimming June through September<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h3><span id=\"Odaiba_Beach\">Odaiba Beach<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Odaiba is a man-made beach, 800 meters in length, located near the Decks shopping mall. While swimming is not permitted, visitors enjoy sunbathing, spectacular sunsets, and beach volleyball.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to get there<\/strong>: From Shimbashi Station on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/yamanote-line\">Yamanote Line<\/a>, take the Yurikamome train across Rainbow Bridge. While this train is not covered by the JR Pass, the views of the city are well worth the trip.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1321\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1321\" style=\"width: 800px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-large wp-image-1321\" src=\"https:\/\/www.jrailpass.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/04\/odaiba-beach-800x532.jpg\" alt=\"Odaiba Beach\" width=\"800\" height=\"532\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1321\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Odaiba Beach offers a beautiful view on Rainbow Bridge and its surrounding skyscrapers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h3><span id=\"Shirahama_Beach_Shizuoka\">Shirahama Beach (Shizuoka)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Among Japanese <strong>surf destinations<\/strong>, Shirahama Beach is not to be missed. The torii gate of the Shirahama Jinja Shinto shrine is visible from the beach.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How to get there<\/strong>: From Tokyo, take the JR Limited Express Odoriko. A supplemental fee may be required. From Izukyu-Shimoda Station, take a 10-minute bus ride to Shirahama Kaigan.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Etiquette_on_Japans_beaches\">Etiquette on Japan\u2019s beaches<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Japanese beach etiquette is fairly similar to in other parts of the world. However, be aware that <strong>some beaches may have their own rules<\/strong>, such as covering tattoos or banning outside alcohol.<\/p>\n<p>Here are <strong>some general guidelines<\/strong> on how to behave on the beach in Japan.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Take your trash<\/strong> with you when you leave<\/li>\n<li>Check if <strong>tattoos<\/strong> are permitted \u2014 some beaches require ink to be covered, as is the case in most onsen.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Do not swim<\/strong> if you see signs reading \u5371\u967a (\u201cdanger\u201d) or \u904a\u6cf3\u7981\u6b62 (\u201cswimming prohibited\u201d)<\/li>\n<li>Be careful <strong>not to disturb other beachgoers<\/strong> if playing ball or frisbee games<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>It\u2019s also worth knowing that in Japan, you can drink in public, and it\u2019s <strong>perfectly fine to bring alcohol<\/strong> and drink on the beach (unless expressly forbidden on a particular beach).<\/p>\n<p>However, it is <strong>advisable to moderate your drinking<\/strong> in intense heat or if you\u2019re going swimming in the sea.<\/p>\n<p>As a general rule of etiquette, <strong>be considerate<\/strong> of those around you on the beach.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Travel_tips\">Travel tips<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To make the most of your day at the beach in Japan, don\u2019t forget the following:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sunscreen<\/strong> \u2014 it can get very hot, particularly in southern parts of Japan, such as Okinawa<\/li>\n<li><strong>Parasols and tents<\/strong> \u2014 it\u2019s fairly normal to see beachgoers bring some shade with them, and it\u2019s a good idea for sun protection. You can often rent parasols and sunloungers if you don\u2019t have your own.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Drinks<\/strong> \u2014 stay hydrated! You can also take advantage of Japan\u2019s laws to bring alcoholic beverages to enjoy at the beach.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Towels<\/strong> \u2014 this may seem obvious, but it\u2019s a really good idea to dry off and get rid of that sand, especially if you\u2019re going to take public transport.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>At most of the beaches mentioned above, <strong>basic facilities<\/strong> such as changing rooms, showers, and toilets are provided, so you don\u2019t have to worry about taking sand with you when you leave.<\/p>\n<p>Some of the popular beaches also have facilities for <strong>equipment rental and refreshments<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<h2><span id=\"Safety_at_Japanese_beaches\">Safety at Japanese beaches<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Most beaches have <strong>lifeguards on staff<\/strong> during beach season.<\/p>\n<p>During the <strong>off season, there are no lifeguards or safety measures<\/strong>, such as nets to keep out sharks and jellyfish.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re planning to take advantage of these quiet months to take a dip in the sea, <strong>be careful<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Whether a lifeguard is present or not, you should<strong> check the rules and potential hazards<\/strong> of the beach you plan to go to. These could include strong currents or the presence of jellyfish.<\/p>\n<p>With this information in mind, your Japanese beach vacation is sure to be both enjoyable and memorable!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>Cover picture: Takeno Beach (Hyogo Prefecture)<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Did you know that Japan has more coastline than most other countries on Earth? This is because Japan is made up of thousands of islands. 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