The Top 5 Beaches in Japan
Most of Japan's best beaches are in Okinawa, an archipelago of islands south of Japan that boasts hot sunny weather and glorious blue sea. Here are our picks for the best beach holidays in Japan.
Most of Japan's best beaches are in Okinawa, an archipelago of islands south of Japan that boasts hot sunny weather and glorious blue sea. Here are our picks for the best beach holidays in Japan.
This beautiful beach is as perfect as it gets, with fine sand and deep blue water. The sea is warm and shallow, making it perfect for swimming and paddling. You can even rent a barbeque on the beach to grill some of the tasty local seafood.
With acres of rainforest and some of the world's oldest trees, Yakushima Island is a nature lovers' paradise. At certain times of the year, you can see loggerhead turtles hatching on the shore.
If you come at the right time of day, you may have this beautiful white sand beach almost to yourself. It has a lovely coral reef that attracts a multitude of fish, so it's a great snorkelling spot, too.
This small island has a few beaches, but Tomori Beach is the most popular. It has lots of shady spaces for sunbathing and rock pools for spotting crabs, and the sea is heated to a balmy temperature by the hot sun.
Don't discount the beaches on Japan's mainland. Fujisawa is only an hour away from Tokyo, so you can mix sightseeing with a beach holiday. It's a popular surf spot, and close to a lush botanical garden.
📏 Average size of a holiday home | 95 m² |
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🥳 Busiest month | September |
🛏️ Popular accommodation types | Apartment rental and House rentals |
🌡️ Warmest weather | August and July |
🥶 Coldest weather | January and February |
🌧️ Rainiest months | January and December |
There are a lot of options available when it comes to holiday rentals for Beach Holidays in Japan, with 5,635 House rentals and 3,187 Apartment rental on offer.
Holiday rentals in Japan are between £118 and £193 per night.
When planning a group trip it's great to know that average House rentals in Japan can accommodate 7 people and may cost around £279 per night.
On average 7 guests can comfortably fit in a House rentals in Japan.
There are 3,758 pet friendly holiday apartments in Japan.