100 Beautiful Japanese Shores: A Tour of Beautiful Coastlines Nationwide

Shimamui Coast in Shakotan Town, Hokkaido. It is one of the seaside spots selected as one of the "100 Beautiful Japanese Shores." Please check the official information for swimming periods and whether swimming is permitted.

Enoshima Coast in Shimamaki Village, Hokkaido, is counted among the "100 Beautiful Japanese Shores." As swimming periods and whether swimming is permitted may change, please check the official information before visiting.

Hyakunin Beach and Cape Erimo in Erimo Town, Hokkaido. This is one of the "100 Beautiful Japanese Shores," featuring a stretch of sandy beach and cape. Please check the official information from each facility/municipality regarding swimming availability and seasons.

Todowara on Notsuke Peninsula in Betsukai Town, Hokkaido. This is a seaside landscape selected as one of the "100 Beautiful Japanese Shores." As local conditions may change, please check the official sources for the latest information.

Itanki Beach in Muroran City, Hokkaido. It is one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches. The swimming season and whether swimming is allowed vary by year. Please check the official sources for the latest information.

Okazaki Coast in Fukaura Town, Aomori Prefecture. It is a seaside spot selected as one of the "100 Beautiful Japanese Shores." Before visiting, please check the official sources for the latest information on swimming availability and seasons.

Tsubakiyama Coast in Hiranaicho, Aomori Prefecture, is counted as one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches. Sea conditions and swimming seasons vary. Please check the official information from each location.

Osuka Coast in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture. It is a sandy beach selected as one of the "100 Beautiful Japanese Shores." Please check the official information for swimming periods and whether swimming is permitted.

Takata Matsubara in Rikuzentakata City, Iwate Prefecture. It is one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches, with pine forests and sandy beaches stretching along the coast. The swimming season and whether swimming is allowed may change, so please check the official information before visiting.

Jodogahama in Miyako City, Iwate Prefecture. This is one of the "100 Beautiful Japanese Shores," characterized by rocks and inlets. Please check the official information from each facility/municipality regarding swimming availability and seasons.

Goishi Coast in Ofunato City, Iwate Prefecture, is one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches. The swimming season and whether swimming is allowed vary by year. Please check the official sources for the latest information.

Oku-a-jima in Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture. This is one of the "100 Beautiful Japanese Shores," with islands and the sea stretching out. Before visiting, please check the official sources for the latest information on swimming availability and seasons.

Juhachi-naruhama in Kesennuma City, Miyagi Prefecture. It is one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches. Sea conditions and swimming seasons vary. Please check the official information from each location.

Katakai Coast in Nikaho City, Akita Prefecture, is counted among the "100 Beautiful Japanese Shores." Please check the official information for swimming periods and whether swimming is permitted.

Unosaki Coast in Oga City, Akita Prefecture. It is one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches. The swimming season and whether swimming is allowed may change, so please check the official information before visiting.

Arasaki in Sakata City, Yamagata Prefecture. It is a seaside shore selected as one of the "100 Beautiful Japanese Shores." Please check the official information from each facility/municipality regarding swimming availability and seasons.

Yura Coast in Tsuruoka City, Yamagata Prefecture, is counted as one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches. The swimming season and whether swimming is allowed vary by year. Please check the official sources for the latest information.

Ususio Coast in Iwaki City, Fukushima Prefecture. It is a sandy beach selected as one of the "100 Beautiful Japanese Shores." Before visiting, please check the official sources for the latest information on swimming availability and seasons.

Osu Coast in Soma City, Fukushima Prefecture, is counted as one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches. Sea conditions and swimming seasons vary. Please check the official information from each location.

Oarai Coast in Oarai Town, Ibaraki Prefecture. A seaside spot selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. Please check official information for each location regarding swimming season and whether swimming is permitted.

Ioura Coast in Kitaibaraki City, Ibaraki Prefecture. It is one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches, with rocky areas and inlets. The swimming season and whether swimming is allowed may change, so please check the official information before visiting.

Takado Kohama Coast in Takahagi City, Ibaraki Prefecture. It is counted as one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. Please check official information for each facility/municipality regarding whether swimming is permitted and the swimming season.

Kujukuri Beach, stretching across Kujukuri Town and other areas in Chiba Prefecture. It is one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches, with sandy beaches extending far. The swimming season and whether swimming is allowed vary by year. Please check the official sources for the latest information.

The Unohara/Moriya Coast in Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture, is a sandy beach selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. Before visiting, please check the latest information such as whether swimming is permitted and the swimming season from the official sources for each location.

Kimigahama Beach in Choshi City, Chiba Prefecture, near Cape Inubosaki. It is one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches. Sea conditions and swimming seasons vary. Please check the official information from each location.

Maebara/Yoko渚 Coast in Kamogawa City, Chiba Prefecture. A seaside spot selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. Please check official information for each location regarding swimming season and whether swimming is permitted.

Fudejima in Oshima Town, Tokyo. It is one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches, notable for the rock standing in the sea. The swimming season and whether swimming is allowed may change, so please check the official information before visiting.

Kasai Kaihin Park in Edogawa Ward, Tokyo, Higashi Nagisa/Nishi Nagisa. A beach close to the city, and one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. Please check official information for each location regarding whether swimming is permitted and operating hours.

Terugazaki Coast (Koyurugi no Hama) in Oiso Town, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is counted as one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches. The swimming season and whether swimming is allowed vary by year. Please check the official sources for the latest information.

Hayama Coast in Hayama Town, Kanagawa Prefecture. A seaside spot selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. Before visiting, please check the latest information such as whether swimming is permitted and the swimming season from the official sources for each location.

Shichirigahama Coast in Kamakura City, Kanagawa Prefecture, is one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches. Sea conditions and swimming seasons vary. Please check the official information from each location.

Kujiranami/Aoumi River Coast in Kashiwazaki City, Niigata Prefecture. A seaside spot selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. Please check official information for each location regarding swimming season and whether swimming is permitted.

Senkakuwan Bay in Sado City, Niigata Prefecture. It is one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches, with sheer cliffs and inlets. The swimming season and whether swimming is allowed may change, so please check the official information before visiting.

Amabare Coast/Matsudae no Nagahama in Takaoka City, Toyama Prefecture. It is counted as one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. Please check official information for each facility/municipality regarding whether swimming is permitted and the swimming season.

Miyazaki, Sakai Coast in Asahi Town, Toyama Prefecture. It is one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches, with a stretch of coastline. The swimming season and whether swimming is allowed vary by year. Please check the official sources for the latest information.

Chirihama Nagisa Driveway in Hakui City, Ishikawa Prefecture. A beach stretching along the coast, and one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. Before visiting, please check the latest information such as whether passage is permitted and the swimming season from the official sources for each location.

Hachigasaki Coast in Suzu City, Ishikawa Prefecture. It is a sandy beach selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches. The sea conditions and swimming season may vary. Please check the official information for each location.

Komai-ko Coast in Hakusan City, Ishikawa Prefecture, is counted as one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. Please check official information for each location regarding swimming season and whether swimming is permitted.

Echizen Matsushima and Tojinbo in Sakai City, Fukui Prefecture. These are scenic coastal areas with a series of rocky shores, and are among Japan's 100 Best Beaches. The swimming season and whether swimming is permitted may change, so please check the official information before visiting.

Echizen Coast, spreading across Echizen Town, Fukui Prefecture, and other areas. It is counted as one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. Please check official information for each facility/municipality regarding whether swimming is permitted and the swimming season.

Wakasa Obama, a seaside area in Obama City, Fukui Prefecture. It is one of the beaches selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches. The swimming season and whether swimming is permitted vary by year. Please check the official information for each location for the latest updates.

Yamanaka Lake's Yuyake no Nagisa in Yamanakako Village, Yamanashi Prefecture. A lakeside beach selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. Please check official information for each location regarding lakeside use and whether swimming is permitted.

Rusugaiwahama on the shores of Lake Kawaguchi in Fujikawaguchiko Town, Yamanashi Prefecture. This is a lakeside beach counted among Japan's 100 Best Beaches. As the local conditions may change, please check the official information for the latest updates.

Lake Suwa's Fureai Nagisa in Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture. A lakeside beach selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. Please check official information for each location regarding lakeside use and whether swimming is permitted.

Yumigahama in Minamiizu Town, Shizuoka Prefecture. It is one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches, featuring a crescent-shaped sandy beach. Please check the official information for each location for the swimming season and whether swimming is permitted.

Ushiwaka, Shimogou, and Shikita Coasts in Numazu City, Shizuoka Prefecture. These are counted among Japan's Top 100 Beaches. As the swimming season and permission for swimming may change, please check the official information for each location before your visit.

Koijigahama in Tahara City, Aichi Prefecture. It is one of the sandy beaches selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches. Please check the official information from each facility and municipality for swimming availability and season.

Chidorigahama on Shinojima Island in Minamichita Town, Aichi Prefecture. A sandy beach counted as one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. The swimming season and whether swimming is permitted vary by year. Please check the latest information from official sources for each location.

Shichirimihama, stretching along the coast of Kumano City, Mie Prefecture. It is one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches, extending long along the coastline. Before visiting, please check the latest information on swimming availability and season from the official sources for each location.

Futamiura Coast in Ise City, Mie Prefecture. A seaside area known for the Meoto Iwa rocks, and one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. The sea conditions and swimming season fluctuate. Please also check the official information for each location.

Nagisa Park along the shores of Lake Biwa, in Otsu City, Shiga Prefecture, and other locations. It is a lakeside beach selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches. Please check the official information for each location regarding lakeside use and swimming availability.

Amanohashidate in Miyazu City, Kyoto Prefecture. A sandbar known for its pine-covered landscape, and one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. Please check official information for each location regarding swimming season and whether swimming is permitted.

Ine Bay and its Funaya (boathouses) in Ine Town, Kyoto Prefecture. This is one of the "100 Beautiful Japanese Shores," featuring Funaya lined up facing the sea. Please check the official websites for information on visiting hours and availability.

Kotobikihama in Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture. This sandy beach is known for its "singing sand" and is one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches. The swimming season and whether swimming is permitted may change, so please check the official information before visiting.

Keinomatsubara in Minamiawaji City, Hyogo Prefecture. It is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Beaches, with pine groves and sandy beaches stretching along. Please check the official information from each facility and municipality for swimming permits and the swimming season.

Takeno Beach Coast in Toyooka City, Hyogo Prefecture. It is a sandy beach selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches. The swimming season and whether swimming is permitted vary by year. Please check the official information for each location for the latest updates.

Suma Coast in Kobe City, Hyogo Prefecture. It is a seaside spot counted among the 100 Famous Japanese Beaches. Before visiting, please check the official information for the latest updates on whether swimming is permitted and the swimming season.

Shirazaki Coast in Yura Town, Wakayama Prefecture. It is one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches, featuring a series of white rock formations. The sea conditions and swimming season may vary. Please check the official information for each location.

Shirarahama in Shirahama Town, Wakayama Prefecture. Known for its white sandy beach, it is one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. Please check the official information of each location for swimming season and whether swimming is permitted.

Uradome Coast in Iwami Town, Tottori Prefecture. It is one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches, with a series of inlets and rocky shores. The swimming season and whether swimming is permitted may change, so please check the official information before visiting.

Tottori Sand Dunes and Hakuto Coast in Tottori City, Tottori Prefecture. Featuring sand dunes and sandy beaches, it is one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. Please check the official information of each facility/municipality for swimming permission and season.

Yumigahama Coast, continuing to Sakaiminato City in Tottori Prefecture. It is one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches, with a crescent-shaped sandy beach stretching out. The swimming season and whether swimming is permitted vary by year. Please check the official information for each location for the latest updates.

Inasa no Hama in Izumo City, Shimane Prefecture. A sandy beach known from mythology, it is one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. Before visiting, please check the latest information from official sources regarding swimming permission and season.

Kotogahama in Oda City, Shimane Prefecture. This sandy beach is known for its "singing sand" and is one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches. The sea conditions and swimming season may vary. Please check the official information for each location.

Shibukawa Coast in Tamano City, Okayama Prefecture. A sandy beach selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. Please check the official information of each location for swimming season and whether swimming is permitted.

Sabi Coast in Kurashiki City, Okayama Prefecture. It is a coast counted among Japan's 100 Best Beaches. The swimming season and whether swimming is permitted may change, so please check the official information before visiting.

Katsurajima Beach in Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, on Kurahashi Island. A sandy beach along the coast, it is one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. Please check the official information of each facility/municipality for swimming permission and season.

Roman Beach, Kenmin no Hama, and Koiga Hama in Hiroshima Prefecture. These are seaside spots selected as one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches. The swimming season and whether swimming is permitted vary by year. Please check the official information for each location for the latest updates.

Murotsu and Nijigahama Coast in Hikari City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. A sandy beach selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. Before visiting, please check the latest information from official sources regarding swimming permission and season.

Omijima in Nagato City, Yamaguchi Prefecture. It is one of Japan's 100 Best Beaches, featuring a coastline of rocky formations. The sea conditions and swimming season may vary. Please check the official information for each location.

Oohama Coast in Minami Town, Tokushima Prefecture. A sandy beach selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. Please check the official information of each location for swimming season and whether swimming is permitted.

Kita no Waki Coast in Anan City, Tokushima Prefecture. It is a sandy beach counted among the 100 Famous Japanese Beaches. As the swimming season and whether swimming is permitted may change, please check the official information before visiting.

Tsuda no Matsubara in Sanuki City, Kagawa Prefecture. Featuring pine groves and white sandy beaches, it is one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. Please check the official information of each facility/municipality for swimming permission and season.

Ariake Coast in Kanonji City, Kagawa Prefecture. It is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Beaches, with a crescent-shaped sandy beach stretching along the coast. The swimming season and whether swimming is permitted vary by year. Please check the official information for the latest updates.

Mannō Pond in Mannō Town, Kagawa Prefecture. A waterside spot selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. As usage of the pondside and local conditions may change, please check the latest information from official sources.

Sakurai Coast in Imabari City, Ehime Prefecture. It is a coast counted among the 100 Famous Japanese Beaches. Before visiting, please check the official information for the latest updates on whether swimming is permitted and the swimming season.

Sunokawa Coast in Ainan Town, Ehime Prefecture. A seaside spot selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. Sea conditions and swimming season may vary. Please also check the official information of each location.

Katsurahama Park in Kochi City, Kochi Prefecture. It is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Beaches, known for its crescent-shaped sandy beach. Please check the official information for the swimming season and whether swimming is permitted.

Irino Coast in Kuroshio Town, Kōchi Prefecture. Featuring pine groves and sandy beaches, it is one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. As swimming season and permission may vary, please check official information before visiting.

Murotomisaki in Muroto City, Kochi Prefecture. It is a cape with rocky shores, counted among the 100 Famous Japanese Beaches. Please check the official information from each facility and municipality for swimming permits and the swimming season.

Futamigaura in Itoshima City, Fukuoka Prefecture. A seaside spot known for its Meoto Iwa (couple rocks), it is one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. Swimming season and permission vary by year. Please check official sources for the latest information.

Uminonakamichi in Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture. It is a sandbar extending into the sea, counted among the 100 Famous Japanese Beaches. Before visiting, please check the official information for the latest updates on whether swimming is permitted and the swimming season.

Niji no Matsubara in Karatsu City, Saga Prefecture. Featuring a long stretch of pine groves, it is one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. Sea conditions and swimming season may vary. Please check the official information of each location.

Hatōmisaki Coast in Saga Prefecture. It is a seaside spot selected as one of the 100 Famous Japanese Beaches. Please check the official information for the swimming season and whether swimming is permitted.

Takahama Beach in Nagasaki City, Nagasaki Prefecture. Known for its white sandy beach, it is one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. As swimming season and permission may vary, please check official information before visiting.

Tsutsukihama in Iki City, Nagasaki Prefecture. It is a sandy beach selected as one of the 100 Famous Japanese Beaches. Please check the official information from each facility and municipality for swimming permits and the swimming season.

Miyouta Beach in Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture. A sandy beach selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. Swimming season and permission vary by year. Please check official sources for the latest information.

Takahama in Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture. It is a sandy beach selected as one of the 100 Famous Japanese Beaches. Before visiting, please check the official information for the latest updates on whether swimming is permitted and the swimming season.

Sakitsu, a Christian village in Amakusa City, Kumamoto Prefecture. A seaside spot with a church and fishing village, it is one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. Please check official information of each location for sea conditions and visiting permission.

Tsuruhama and Myokenhama in Kumamoto Prefecture. It is a sandy beach selected as one of the 100 Famous Japanese Beaches. Please check the official information for the swimming season and whether swimming is permitted.

A tidal flat on the Ariake Sea spreading across Uto City, Kumamoto Prefecture. A tidal flat that appears at low tide, it is one of Japan's Top 100 Beaches. Please check official sources for tide times and local conditions.

Motosaru Coast in Saiki City, Oita Prefecture. It is a seaside spot counted among the 100 Famous Japanese Beaches. As the swimming season and whether swimming is permitted may change, please check the official information before visiting.

Kurogahama in Oita City, Oita Prefecture. It is a beach selected as one of Japan's 100 best beaches. Please check the official websites of each facility and municipality for information on swimming availability and the swimming season.

Hyuga Coast, Okuragahama in Hyuga City, Miyazaki Prefecture. It is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Beaches, with sandy beaches and coastline stretching along. The swimming season and whether swimming is permitted vary by year. Please check the official information for the latest updates.

Nichinan Coast, continuing from Miyazaki City, Miyazaki Prefecture, and other areas. It is one of Japan's 100 best beaches, with a long coastline. Before visiting, please check the latest information such as swimming availability and the swimming season on the official websites of each location.

Fukiagehama stretching through Hioki City, Kagoshima Prefecture. It is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Beaches, with sand dunes and sandy beaches extending along. The sea conditions and swimming season fluctuate. Please check the official information for the latest updates.

Oohama Seaside Park in Amami City, Kagoshima Prefecture. It is a sandy beach selected as one of Japan's 100 best beaches. Please check the official information of each location for the swimming season and swimming availability.

Futamigaura Coast in Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture. It is a seaside spot selected as one of the 100 Famous Japanese Beaches. As the swimming season and whether swimming is permitted may change, please check the official information before visiting.

Ee (Ee Beach) in Kumejima Town, Okinawa Prefecture. It is one of Japan's 100 best beaches, with white sandy beaches stretching along the coast. Please check the official websites of each facility and municipality for information on swimming availability and the swimming season.

Sawatano-hama in Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture. It is one of the 100 Famous Japanese Beaches, a shallow beach dotted with rocks. The swimming season and whether swimming is permitted vary by year. Please check the official information for the latest updates.