Il Japan is surrounded by a archipelago di more than 6.852 volcanic islands, 500 of which are tropical or subtropical. Thirty thousand kilometers of coastline to travel in search of the ideal beach. However, these paradise destinations are almost all uninhabited and there are few organized tourist facilities and coastal services.
The Japanese, on their limited days off, choose more popular destinations to go to the beach, for example those nearby Hawaii. But Japan's beaches have nothing to envy those of the most famous resorts. Ippei, a young Japanese designer living in Italy, was the first to let us discover them, posting photos of himself and his Australian wife Janine on Flickr and Instagram and also taken from National Geographic. Here are the best beaches in Japan.
Okinawa beaches
The islands with the most beautiful beaches are concentrated in the area of Okinawa, south of Japan, in the South China Sea. Most of the beaches on this archipelago are easily accessible by public transport or by car, but the same cannot be said for those located on the more remote islands.
The beaches of Okinawa are also very popular among lovers of diving and snorkeling: here there is a rich Coral reef close to the coast, full of animals and home to more than 400 types of coral. The time we recommend to enjoy the sea here is from May to October, although the climate is mild throughout the year.
The most famous beach in all of Japan is located on an island north of Okinawa. Is about emerald beach Which, as its name indicates, is a beach of very fine sand bathed by an emerald sea. This area is easily accessible with the plane, landing in Naha. The place is little frequented and very quiet: here you will find a true paradise of relaxation. Another beach worth visiting is Naha, very close to the airport: the sand is white and the sea is crystal clear and there is also a great Coral reef to explore.
The beaches of the Kerama Islands
Just two hours by ferry from Okinawa are the Kerama Islands, a less frequented place with Caribbean beaches. Zamami Island is one of the largest, with beautiful forests covering 80% of the island. In it beach loves You will find a cobalt blue sea, a fine white sand beach with many shells and a coral reef with many varieties of fish.
An area with many hotel facilities is the island of Tokashiki: the aharen beach It is excellent for canoeing and exploring the various natural caves. The beach is also very well known. Furuzamami: Numerous boat excursions depart from this organized beach and reach the nearby uninhabited islands.
The beaches of the Sakishima Islands
of the islands sakishima, frequented mainly by the Japanese, is part of, among others, Miyako, with its splendid Coral reef y Playa Yonaha Maehama, according to many, the most beautiful in the East. Ideal destinations for those seeking adventure: camping is allowed on any of the deserted beaches (if it is not a tourist beach) and represents a truly unique experience.
The beaches of Kabira Bay
On the islands Iriomote, Amami Oshima and Ishigaki There are large forests to explore and where you can trek, kayak and bathe under frozen waterfalls. Ishigaki is also home to what, according to the Japanese, is the most beautiful beach in the archipelago: Bah铆a de Kabira. The beach is also known for the world record cultivation of black pearls, but also because of the extraordinary transparency of the sea, with the boats that seem to float suspended in the air, many say, and its wonderful shades of color and the reflections of the play of sunlight on the water.
