Few tourists visiting Japan visit its beaches. Although they are not as popular, they are no less valuable. Any vacationer can swim there, sunbathe and just take a walk and enjoy the beautiful scenery.
Main features of beaches
Japan is an island nation completely surrounded by the ocean. The beaches are diverse - everyone can choose according to their taste. There are places with white sand, with tropical vegetation, even with black volcanic sand and others.
Most of the island is in the Asian monsoon zone. Therefore, the climate is mild, humid, i.e., subtropical. Only northern Hokkaido has the harshest climate. A distinctive feature of the beaches of Japan is an underdeveloped infrastructure with a high level of technological development in the country. But everything you need to relax is there: sun loungers, showers, drinks and places for cars.
The beaches of Japan are perfectly clean, because its people are very concerned about the preservation of the environment. They strive to keep some corners as natural as possible, so they do not expand the touristinfrastructure. Beach resorts in Japan attract tourists with their green islands and white sand. Lovers of calm and beautiful nature should go to the Land of the Rising Sun.
Features of the beach and swimming seasons
The swimming season starts in July and ends in early September, despite the hot weather this month. The water in the ocean is warm - within + 23 … + 25 ° С, but the locals no longer swim. One possible reason is the periodic influx of jellyfish colonies.
Tourists who want to swim in the ocean start swimming in May. But some believe that the best time for swimming is from late August to mid-October. Air and water temperatures remain optimal for swimming.
How to relax on Japanese beaches
Men most often on the beach can be found in bermuda shorts to the knee. Women's swimwear is also characterized by conservative style. In the understanding of most Japanese, a beach holiday consists of walks, barbecues and active sports games.
Also, most of the locals do not just swim in the ocean, but are engaged in "riding the waves." For this, not only surfboards are used, but also water mattresses, circles and other devices. Many men are good swimmers.
One of the popular activities on the beaches of Japan is water games and surfing. The locals take all the rules very seriously and follow them. Therefore, tourists will not see a Japanese swimming behind buoys orbather after the end of the swimming season was announced. Tanning is not popular among the Japanese. Therefore, everyone rests under umbrellas and does not purposefully go to sunbath.
Okinawa Prefecture
If you want to visit the beaches of Japan, then know that some of the most popular are in Okinawa Prefecture. It is the southernmost prefecture in the country. Tourists often compare the islands of this archipelago with the famous Hawaii. Okinawa is considered a real Japanese sea pearl: it is very beautiful there, plus everything, this prefecture is easily accessible by domestic flight.
- Ishigaki Island has some of the best beaches in Japan. There are very beautiful landscapes, and in the bay of Kabira there is amazingly white sand. But unfortunately, swimming is prohibited there, so Ishigaki Island is suitable for those who just want to admire the local beauties.
- Iriomote Island - located next to Ishigaki. Due to the fact that it is practically uninhabited, real tropical jungles and mangroves reign there. Only on Iriomote you can find rare breeds of wild cats, but they are not so easy to see. The locals recommend riding the waves at low tide from Yubu Island towards Hoshizuna Beach where you can see star-shaped grains of sand - an amazing and beautiful sight.
- Taketomi Island is the smallest, but it has a very luxurious beach hotel. On Taketomi you can admire incredibly beautiful landscapes with "starry" sand. Must visit beachesNishihama and Kondoy.
There are other islands in Okinawa Prefecture worth visiting with equally beautiful scenery. There you can not only relax and enjoy the enchanting views, but also ride the waves.
Kyushu Island
If you want to go to Japan to enjoy natural beauty, you should also visit Kyushu Prefecture. There are no less picturesque places than in Okinawa Prefecture:
- Yakushima Island has beautiful views and is the southernmost of the country's four main islands. There is one of the "wild" beaches in Japan. The island is completely covered with tropical forests, which are home to the oldest trees in the world. By the way, connoisseurs of Hayao Miyazaki's creativity will especially like it there: it was Yakushima who inspired him to create the famous anime "Princess Mononoke". This island is also home to big-headed sea turtles.
- Ibusuki Beach is famous for its natural volcanic hot spring baths. This place is suitable for those who like hot sand and want to relax in such springs.
Kyushu prefecture has some of the most interesting beaches in Japan. The pristine nature, sources of volcanic origin - all this attracts tourists and local residents.
Shikoku Island
If the purpose of your visit to Japan is the sea and the beach, go to Shikoku Prefecture.
- Naoshima is located on the coast of Shikoku duringinland sea. In addition to a beach holiday, you can also have cultural fun there: visit various museums and exhibitions. It is possible to spend the night in specially erected buildings.
- Not far from the island of Kochi is a very beautiful beach "Katsurahama". It takes 30 minutes to get to it by water, but you can’t swim on your own due to strong currents. But you can easily get on a kayak and enjoy your vacation.
- If you walk towards the south coast of Shikoku, you can find yourself on the beach "Asakawa Ozuna". It is not as popular as others, so it is ideal for those who need a secluded and relaxing holiday. It is on this beach that sea turtles come to lay their eggs.
Shikoku prefecture will appeal to lovers of a relaxing holiday and those who do not care about comfort, and most importantly - unity with nature.
Honshu Island
This prefecture is also home to some of the most famous beaches in the Land of the Rising Sun:
- If you want something exotic and unusual, head to the southwest - there are sand dunes of Tottori. They cover an area of 16 km, and their height reaches 50 m. Tourists can even ride a camel and a horse. And for connoisseurs of the unusual - the Sand Museum, where you can create a large-scale creation from sand.
- The Kii Peninsula is the largest in the country. There is a beach "Shirahama" with white sand and excellent conditions for surfing.
- It's easy to get to the Izu Peninsula from Tokyo. Vacationerscan admire the beautiful landscapes and cozy beaches. The best beach there is Yumigahama. The most famous beach resort of Shimoda is also located on this peninsula, and Shirahama Beach is always crowded, because there is not only white sand, but also excellent conditions for diving.
- The Ogaswara Islands are considered part of Tokyo, but they are very far away - in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. This is a real find for those who want to enjoy the unity with nature, walk in the jungle and relax on the magnificent beaches.
Locals strive to preserve the picturesque corners, so in many resorts you can see the jungle, white sand and clear water. Looking at the photos of the beaches of Japan, you can be sure that the Japanese keep order and are very careful about the environment. Therefore, walking along the coast, you can enjoy the magnificent beauty.
Reviews
Most tourists have no purpose to visit the coast of the Land of the Rising Sun. But those who decide to also see natural attractions, in reviews of the beaches of Japan, note that they are no worse than the famous Hawaii. Also on some of them there is an opportunity for surfing and diving. Therefore, it is worth visiting several islands to look at the magnificent views and make sure that the Japanese people respect nature.
