{"id":8095,"date":"2015-04-28T15:03:50","date_gmt":"2015-04-28T14:03:50","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/insidejapanblog.com\/?p=8095"},"modified":"2023-07-07T05:51:35","modified_gmt":"2023-07-07T04:51:35","slug":"18-great-japanese-beach-destinations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/28\/18-great-japanese-beach-destinations\/","title":{"rendered":"18 great Japanese beach destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"<h4>Like this post? Help us by sharing it!<\/h4><ul class=\"wpfai-list\"><li class=\"wpfai-list-item facebook\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F8095&amp;t=\" title=\"Facebook\" class=\"wpfai-facebook wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-facebook fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item twitter\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/twitter.com\/share?text=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F8095\" title=\"Twitter\" class=\"wpfai-twitter wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-twitter fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item pinterest\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F8095&amp;description=&amp;media=\" title=\"Pinterest\" class=\"wpfai-pinterest wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-pinterest fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item linkedin\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/linkedin.com\/shareArticle?mini=true&amp;url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F8095&amp;title=\" title=\"Linked In\" class=\"wpfai-linkedin wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-linkedin fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item envelope\">\r\n      <a href=\"mailto:?subject=&amp;body=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F8095%20-%20\" title=\"E-Mail\" class=\"wpfai-envelope wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-envelope fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item stumbleupon\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.stumbleupon.com\/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F8095\" title=\"Stumble Upon\" class=\"wpfai-stumbleupon wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-stumbleupon fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><li class=\"wpfai-list-item reddit\">\r\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.reddit.com\/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.insidejapantours.com%2Fblog%2Fwp-json%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fposts%2F8095\" title=\"Reddit\" class=\"wpfai-reddit wpfai-link wpfainw\">\r\n        <span class=\"fa-stack fa-lg\">\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-square fa-stack-2x\"><\/i>\r\n          <i class=\"fa fa-reddit fa-stack-1x fa-inverse\"><\/i>\r\n        <\/span>\r\n      <\/a>\r\n    <\/li><\/ul><p>Japan\u2019s excellent beaches are very much undervalued by the international community. Sure, Japan is no Maldives or Hawaii \u2013 but if you know where to look, it has some truly excellent places to catch some rays, splash about in the water, do a bit of snorkelling or scuba diving and just generally relax.<!--more--><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ishigaki-2.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-8115\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ishigaki-2.jpg?w=468\" alt=\"Ishigaki Island\" width=\"468\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ishigaki-2.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ishigaki-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ishigaki-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ishigaki-2-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ishigaki-2-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ishigaki-2-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ishigaki-2-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ishigaki-2-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ishigaki-2-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ishigaki-2-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Anyway, without further ado: the following is a roundup of some of our favourite islands and other beachgoing destinations in Japan. As usual, these are in no particular order \u2013 we each have our own preference! If you find yourself in Japan during the summer, be sure to check them out.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>18 great Japanese beach destinations<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>OKINAWA<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No discussion of Japanese beaches could possibly be complete without recourse to Okinawa: a string of small islands which make up Japan\u2019s southernmost prefecture. Though they do have a tendency to make much of their comparison with Hawaii, the Okinawan Islands do harbour many beautiful briny gems, and they are just a short (and cheap!) domestic flight\u00a0 from the mainland.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/japanese-destinations\/ishigaki\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Ishigaki Island<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Located in the southerly Yaeyama group of the Okinawa Islands, Ishigaki is one of Japan\u2019s most beautiful spots. For stunning views and dazzling white sand, head to <strong>Kabira Bay<\/strong> (unfortunately no swimming is allowed here); for swimming and sunbathing make your way to <strong>Yonehara Beach<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-8095 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/28\/18-great-japanese-beach-destinations\/sony-dsc-119\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/dsc06003-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-8108\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/dsc06003-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/dsc06003-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-8108'>\n\t\t\t\tKabira Bay\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/28\/18-great-japanese-beach-destinations\/ishigaki\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ishigaki-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-8116\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ishigaki-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ishigaki-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-8116'>\n\t\t\t\tJim in Ishigaki\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/japanese-destinations\/iriomote\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Iriomote Island<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Next-door to Ishigaki is Iriomote Island, barely populated and covered in dense jungle and mangrove thickets. This island is home to the rare, endemic Iriomote wildcat, but you\u2019re unlikely to spot one on your travels! We highly recommend taking a buffalo ride across the sand at low tide to <strong>Yubu Island<\/strong>, and heading to <strong>Hoshizuna Beach<\/strong> \u2013 where the grains of sand are shaped like stars!<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-2' class='gallery galleryid-8095 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/28\/18-great-japanese-beach-destinations\/iriomote2-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/iriomote2-2-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-8113\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/iriomote2-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/iriomote2-2-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-8113'>\n\t\t\t\tMy sister and me on Yubu Island\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/28\/18-great-japanese-beach-destinations\/iriomote2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/iriomote2-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-8114\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/iriomote2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/iriomote2-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-8114'>\n\t\t\t\tBuffalo ride to Yubu Island\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/28\/18-great-japanese-beach-destinations\/iriomote-urauchi-river-beach\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/iriomote-urauchi-river-beach-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-8110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/iriomote-urauchi-river-beach-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/iriomote-urauchi-river-beach-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-8110'>\n\t\t\t\tHoshizuna Beach\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/28\/18-great-japanese-beach-destinations\/irio\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/irio-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-8109\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/irio-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/irio-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-8109'>\n\t\t\t\tIriomote Island\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/28\/18-great-japanese-beach-destinations\/iriomote-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/iriomote-3-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-2-8111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/iriomote-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/iriomote-3-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-2-8111'>\n\t\t\t\tIriomote Island\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/japanese-destinations\/taketomi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Taketomi Island<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In the same small group as Ishigaki and Iriomote, Taketomi is much smaller and boasts one of our favourite luxury beach hotels: the Hoshinoya. There are also some fabulous beaches here, blessed with the same star-shaped sand as Iriomote. <strong>Nishihama Beach<\/strong> and <strong>Kondoi Beach<\/strong> both come highly recommended.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8100\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8100\" style=\"width: 468px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/taketomi.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8100\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/taketomi.jpg?w=468\" alt=\"Taketomi Island\" width=\"468\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/taketomi.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/taketomi-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/taketomi-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/taketomi-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/taketomi-900x675.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/taketomi-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/taketomi-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/taketomi-390x293.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/taketomi-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/taketomi-510x383.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8100\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Taketomi Island<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/self-guided-japan-holidays\/i-jihs\/japan-island-hopping-superior-\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Go Japan island hopping<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Miyako Island<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Leaving the Yaeyama and heading slightly north you\u2019ll come to Miyako Island, another beautiful spot with some of Japan\u2019s best beaches. The top spots to visit here are <strong>Maehama<\/strong>, <strong>Aragusuku<\/strong>, <strong>Yoshino<\/strong>, and <strong>Sunayama Beaches<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Zamami Island<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Moving further northwards still to the Kerama Island group (still part of the Okinawa Islands), Zamami Island offers more island paradise just a stone\u2019s throw (read: two-hour ferry ride) from Okinawa Main Island. <strong>Furuzamami Beach<\/strong> and <strong>Ama Beach<\/strong> are both good options \u2013 and we highly recommend seeking out one of the island\u2019s observatories for great views over the area.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tokashiki Island<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another gem in the Kerama Island group, Tokashiki Island is a little larger than Zamami \u2013 but still very small! Our favourite beach here is <strong>Aharen Beach<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Kumejima Island<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>About 90 kilometres west of Okinawa main island is Kumejima, part of the Okinawa Shoto Island group. Kumejima\u2019s most famous beach is Hatenohama, a seven-kilometre, sparkling white sandbar which can only be accessed by joining a tour.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8125\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8125\" style=\"width: 468px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/7175_02.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8125\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/7175_02.jpg?w=468\" alt=\"Hatenohama sandbar from above (photo: Japanguide.com)\" width=\"468\" height=\"203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/7175_02.jpg 575w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/7175_02-300x130.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/7175_02-390x170.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/7175_02-510x222.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8125\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hatenohama sandbar from above (photo: Japanguide.com)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>KYUSHU<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/japanese-destinations\/yakushima\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Yakushima Island<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Yakushima is a beautiful island off the coast of Kyushu, the southernmost of Japan\u2019s four main islands, and is covered with primeval rainforest \u2013 including some of the world\u2019s oldest trees! For any anime buffs among you, Yakushima also served as the inspiration for Hayao Miyazaki\u2019s masterpiece, <em>Princess Mononoke<\/em>. The island is an important breeding ground for Loggerhead turtles, and if you visit at the right time of year, you can watch the mothers laying their eggs \u2013 or the babies hatching!<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-3' class='gallery galleryid-8095 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/28\/18-great-japanese-beach-destinations\/sony-dsc-116\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/yakush-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-8104\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/yakush-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/yakush-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-8104'>\n\t\t\t\tYakushima\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/28\/18-great-japanese-beach-destinations\/yakushima\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/yakushima-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-3-8105\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/yakushima-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/yakushima-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-3-8105'>\n\t\t\t\tYakushima\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/28\/18-great-japanese-beach-destinations\/loggerheadturtles\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/loggerheadturtles-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"Baby turtle on Yakushima\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/loggerheadturtles-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/loggerheadturtles-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Ibusuki<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Japan is famed for its seismic activity, which is responsible for one of the country\u2019s favourite pastimes: soaking in volcanic hot spring baths. On a beach at Ibusuki, you can benefit from the heat in a different way \u2013 by being buried up to your neck in relaxing hot sand!<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8128\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8128\" style=\"width: 468px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/photo-1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8128\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/photo-1.jpg?w=468\" alt=\"Viv enjoying the sand baths at Ibusuki\" width=\"468\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/photo-1.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/photo-1-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/photo-1-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/photo-1-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/photo-1-900x675.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/photo-1-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/photo-1-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/photo-1-390x293.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/photo-1-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/photo-1-510x383.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8128\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Viv enjoying the sand baths at Ibusuki<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>SHIKOKU<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Naoshima Island<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Located on the Seto Inland Sea just off the coast of Shikoku, Naoshima is one of our absolute favourite destinations in Japan. Famous for its art museums and installations, it also has some excellent beaches &#8211; where you can even spend the night in a yurt!<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-4' class='gallery galleryid-8095 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/28\/18-great-japanese-beach-destinations\/naoshima-036\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/naoshima-036-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-8122\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/naoshima-036-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/naoshima-036-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-8122'>\n\t\t\t\tJoss on Naoshima\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/28\/18-great-japanese-beach-destinations\/naoshima-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/naoshima-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-4-8123\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/naoshima-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/naoshima-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-4-8123'>\n\t\t\t\tSunset from Naoshima\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2016\/08\/09\/3-amazing-art-installations-naoshima-island\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Top 3 art installations on Naoshima island<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Kochi<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Katsurahama Beach lies about 30 minutes\u2019 drive away from Kochi on Shikoku, the smallest of Japan\u2019s four main islands. Unfortunately you can\u2019t swim here due to strong currents, but you are able to paddle and get in a bit of sunbathing.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8099\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8099\" style=\"width: 468px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/shikoku_kochi-017.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8099\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/shikoku_kochi-017.jpg?w=468\" alt=\"Katsurahama Beach on a rather grey day\" width=\"468\" height=\"351\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/shikoku_kochi-017.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/shikoku_kochi-017-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/shikoku_kochi-017-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/shikoku_kochi-017-1200x900.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/shikoku_kochi-017-900x675.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/shikoku_kochi-017-720x540.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/shikoku_kochi-017-1440x1080.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/shikoku_kochi-017-390x293.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/shikoku_kochi-017-780x585.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/shikoku_kochi-017-510x383.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8099\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Katsurahama Beach (admittedly not looking its best\u00a0on a rather grey day)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Asakawa Ozuna<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>On Shikoku\u2019s south coast is the lovely Asakawa Ozuna beach, generally rather quieter than Japan\u2019s other popular beaches and great for swimming. Sea turtles come to lay their eggs here from May to August!<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>HONSHU<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Tottori sand dunes<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In the rural southwest of Japan\u2019s main island is one of the country\u2019s most impressive beachy sights: the Tottori sand dunes. Spanning 16 km of coast and rising up to 50 metres above sea level, here you can take camel and horse rides, go paragliding and sandboarding, and even visit the Sand Museum if you are feeling truly adventurous.<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-5' class='gallery galleryid-8095 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/28\/18-great-japanese-beach-destinations\/tottori-2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/tottori-2-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-8101\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/tottori-2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/tottori-2-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-8101'>\n\t\t\t\tCamel rides at Tottori\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/28\/18-great-japanese-beach-destinations\/tottori-3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/tottori-3-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/tottori-3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/tottori-3-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/28\/18-great-japanese-beach-destinations\/tottori\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/tottori-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-5-8103\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/tottori-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/tottori-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-5-8103'>\n\t\t\t\tTottori sand dune\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Kii Peninsula<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Kii Peninsula is Japan\u2019s largest peninsula, and has some great coastline to be enjoyed \u2013 as well as the wonderful, forested pilgrimage network of the Kumano Kodo, one of our favourite rural escapes in Japan. Our top pick of the Kii beaches is Shirahama, which boasts white sand and good surfing conditions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Noto Peninsula<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The Noto Peninsula extends about 100 km into the Sea of Japan, and is known for its rugged coastal secenery. <strong>Chirihama Beach<\/strong>, which extends along the western base of the peninsula, is unique in Japan in that you can drive your car (or motorbike) directly onto the sand and along the 8 km stretch.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8107\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8107\" style=\"width: 468px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/chriihama.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8107\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/chriihama.jpg?w=468\" alt=\"A Japanese couple goofing around at Chirihama beach\" width=\"468\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/chriihama.jpg 2400w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/chriihama-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/chriihama-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/chriihama-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/chriihama-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/chriihama-720x480.jpg 720w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/chriihama-1440x960.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/chriihama-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/chriihama-780x520.jpg 780w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/chriihama-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8107\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">A Japanese couple goofing around at Chirihama beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2018\/06\/12\/noto-peninsula\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Driving in Japan on the Noto Peninsula<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Kamakura<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>One of the best beach locations close to Tokyo, Kamakura is a small city that\u2019s famous for its giant seated Buddha \u2013 as well as its pleasant beaches. The Shonnan Coast offers some of Japan&#8217;s best surfing conditions, whilst the beaches around Enoshima offer sand, sea and views of Mt Fuji on a good day&#8230;.the area is promoted as the &#8216;Miami Beach of the East&#8217;..hmmm&#8230;Japan\u2019s most beautiful coastline this is not, but it\u2019s certainly more convenient than Okinawa!<\/p>\n<div id='gallery-6' class='gallery galleryid-8095 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/28\/18-great-japanese-beach-destinations\/kamakura2\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/kamakura2-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-6-8118\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/kamakura2-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/kamakura2-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<figcaption class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-6-8118'>\n\t\t\t\tInsideJapan customers at Kamakura beach\n\t\t\t\t<\/figcaption><\/figure><figure class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<div class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2015\/04\/28\/18-great-japanese-beach-destinations\/kamakura3\/'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/kamakura3-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/kamakura3-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/kamakura3-300x300.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 150px) 100vw, 150px\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/div><\/figure>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p><strong>Izu Peninsula<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Another destination within easy reach of Tokyo, the Izu Peninsula boasts some great countryside and lovely beaches \u2013 the best of which is <strong>Yumigahama Beach<\/strong>. Slightly further along\u00a0 the southern tip, you&#8217;ll find popular beach resort of Shimoda. The white sands of Shirahama beach are a busy place during the &#8216;swimming season&#8217; that runs from mid-July to the end of August, but\u00a0 the area has good beach weather from May through until September. The water is also renowned for some of the best temperate diving in Japan.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ogasawara Islands<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Last but not least, the Ogasawara Islands are <em>technically <\/em>part of Tokyo, but in actual fact are about 1,000 km away in the Pacific Ocean. This truly is undiscovered Japan, and you will find untouched nature, a subtropical climate, coral reefs, jungle and beautiful beaches. To find out more, <strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><a title=\"Superlatives and Contrasts: Tokyo and Ogasawara\" href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/2015\/02\/05\/superlatives-and-contrasts-tokyo-and-ogsawara\/\">read our tour leader David Lovejoy\u2019s recent blog post<\/a>.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_8124\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8124\" style=\"width: 468px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ogasawara35.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-large wp-image-8124\" src=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ogasawara35.jpg?w=468\" alt=\"Ogasawara Islands\" width=\"468\" height=\"312\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ogasawara35.jpg 714w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ogasawara35-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ogasawara35-390x260.jpg 390w, https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/03\/ogasawara35-510x340.jpg 510w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 468px) 100vw, 468px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-8124\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Ogasawara Islands<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>That\u2019s all folks! And sorry Hokkaido\u2026<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">To start planning your trip to Japan, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.insidejapantours.com\/about-us\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">get in touch with our team of Japan travel experts.<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4>Like this post? 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