{"id":4202,"date":"2020-06-27T22:28:31","date_gmt":"2020-06-27T13:28:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/beaches-near-tokyo\/"},"modified":"2025-08-28T11:34:16","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T02:34:16","slug":"beaches-near-tokyo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/ja\/beaches-near-tokyo\/","title":{"rendered":"Beaches Around Tokyo"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>As the summer heat rises it\u2019s tempting to retire to your air-conditioned room with your <a href=\"http:\/\/www.japantrendshop.com\/usb-cooling-necktie-from-thanko-p-298.html\">necktie fan<\/a> on full blast. However, with Japan being an island nation we are completely surrounded by the sea, and thus, beaches. So get out from that darkened room and head for the coast.<\/p>\n<h2>Beaches in Japan<\/h2>\n<p>Beaches in Japan may seem like something of an alien experience on the first encounter. For a start, very few people actually make it into the water, no matter how inviting it is. The water is predominantly reserved for children and flirting students. Those who do make it into the water generally find it shallow \u2013 particularly at the manmade beaches \u2013 which makes the mass preponderance of\u00a0floating devices rather confusing.<\/p>\n<p>The majority of people prefer to stay on the shore under parasols or tents that are rented or brought from home (sunbathing is unusual) while for the more energetic there are often rigorous beach games such as volleyball. Most beaches have small restaurants or huts selling food, snacks, and drinks (it is usually accepted to drink alcohol on Japanese beaches), and some places even have barbecue sections where you can grill your food. There is\u00a0usually a lifeguard on duty and a beach house (umi no ie) at which you can shower and change. Some even have lockers in which you can leave your valuables.<\/p>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-medium wp-image-38887\" src=\"https:\/\/morethanrelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/zushi-beach-sand-castles-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/>Zushi beach<\/h2>\n<p>Perhaps the easiest beach to get to from both Tokyo and Shinjuku stations due to the frequent and relatively cheap train services to and from here, with stops in Kawasaki and Yokohama along the way. Once arriving at Zushi station, you won&#8217;t even need to worry about so many details since the abundant shops, stands and bars line the roads on the way to the beach.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Getting there: Use the JR Shonan-Shinjuku or Yokosuka lines to get to Zushi\u00a0station. You may also use Keikyu to Shin-Zushi as well.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/7z3VbDbNRN6d7vkp8\">Map<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Enoshima and Kamakura beaches<\/h2>\n<p>The beaches of Kamakura are extremely popular in the summer months for visitors from both Tokyo and Yokohama. As well as the sea and sand, the 4km island of Enoshima, a short train journey west (or even a beautiful\u00a0coastal bike ride should you wish to rent bicycles) is a pleasantly touristy distraction with Enoshima Shrine, caves, and a nearby aquarium. Try the local shirasu fish delicacy.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Getting there:\u00a0Access <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/9TjpuDr8UV1ZSxd79\">Kamakura<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/F4iW5HjriTfEHTce9\">Yugigahama<\/a>, or <a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/McDMZMMMfHa5q6Kk7\">Katase-Enoshima<\/a> stations.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/7z3VbDbNRN6d7vkp8\">Map<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>99 beach<\/h2>\n<p>Ninety-Nine Beach is the colloquial name given to Kyujukyurihama on the eastern tip of Chiba. It&#8217;s known for its great view of the first sunrise of the year, but it&#8217;s a great place in the summertime too. \u00a0Because of its undersea topography and relatively strong onshore winds, you shouldn&#8217;t swim out of sight of the lifeguards, but the wide sandy beaches and occasional tasty seafood outposts make it a very nice day trip.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Getting there: Either take the Wakashio Limited Express from Tokyo station or access Chiba Station and take the JR Sotobo line to Oami station and catch the \u5927\u7db202 bus to the beach.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/maps.apple.com\/?address=Magame%20Kujukuri%20Toll%20Road,%20Kujukuri-Machi,%20Sambu-Gun,%20Chiba,%20Japan%20283-0114&amp;auid=3382521616310519747&amp;ll=35.504160,140.433331&amp;lsp=9902&amp;q=Kujukuri%20Beach&amp;_ext=ChkKBAgEEAoKBAgFEAMKBQgGEN8BCgQIChAAEiQpyhas4mrAQUAxNQn3zdSNYUA5FtvmwaXAQUBBlc1N4uaNYUA%3D\">Map<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Hayama-Isshiki beach<\/h2>\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-38888 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/morethanrelo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/06\/enoshima-beach-stands-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" \/><\/h2>\n<p>A holiday destination for Japan\u2019s Imperial family since 1984, Hayama-Isshiki beach is considered to be one of the best beaches in Japan thanks to its\u00a0high-quality sand and the fact that it is less crowded than some of the other popular beaches. If you aren\u2019t a fan of sand there are lawns on which to loll, and if you want to get a bit sporty then bodyboarding, windsurfing, and jet skiing are all allowed.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Getting there: JR Shonan-Shinjuku or Yokosuka Lines to Zushi station and change onto a Keikyu Bus number 12 (located to the left outside the ticket gates) bound for Hayama. Alight at Isiki Kaigan. One hour 30 minutes<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/eeofMCTbMjTv3XhU6\">Map<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[spacer height=&#8221;20px&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Onjuku beach<\/h2>\n<p>The white semi-circle flat sandy beach of Onkjuku on the Boso peninsula is considered so beautiful that it has inspired a children\u2019s\u2019 song, a fact represented by statues of camels carrying a prince and princess on their backs. Partially due to its fame, Onjuku is a particularly popular beach, especially amongst young adults who come to meet, surf, ride banana boats, and party with each other throughout\u00a0the summer.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Getting there:\u00a0Take the Wakashio line for Tokyo JR station towards Awakamogawa and it is less than 90 minutes on a direct line to Onjuku.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.jp\/maps\/place\/Onjuku+Station\/@35.188037,140.351976,17z\/data=!3m1!4b1!4m2!3m1!1s0x603d35f9dde00d4b:0x91726615b7c6f346\">Map<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>\u014carai beach<\/h2>\n<p>Something of a tourist haven, the town of \u014carai attracts 3 million visitors a year, drawn to such attractions as water sports, the aquarium, the golf course, and, of course, the beach. With clear water, white sand, and surfers bobbing in the silver crested waves, the \u014carai, and Sun Beach Bathing Beaches, are known for being\u00a0some of the most pleasant in the Kanto region. They are shallow beaches that become extremely popular in the summer months with plenty of activities to keep you occupied. Camping facilities are available.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Getting there: From Tokyo take the Ltd Exp Hitachi route to Mito from where you can take the Kashima Rinkai Railway to \u014crarai in under two hours.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.co.jp\/maps\/place\/Oarai+Sun+Beach+Camping+Ground\/@36.2938109,140.5583074,15z\/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x0:0x7aa1fda796f5e21a\">Map<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/3X3GeouRBX1jG6F46<\/p>\n<h2>Ubara beach<\/h2>\n<p>Thanks to its rocky outcrops and bright blue sea, Ubara beach was selected as one of Japan\u2019s \u2018100 Most Scenic Beaches\u2019. Ubara beach is a little light on the entertainment side of things \u2013 there are few public facilities and just a handful of small restaurants \u2013 but it more than makes up for it with its outstanding natural beauty. It\u2019s not somewhere to come to party, but the shallow, peaceful waters are ideal for reflecting on the sheer splendor of Japan\u2019s coastline. Being less crowded \u2013and windy \u2013 than other spots, it\u2019s a perfect place to bring the kids.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Getting there: In a little over an hour and a half, you can get from Tokyo to Ubara by way of Kazusa Ichinomiya using the Ltd. Exp Wakashio and JR Soboto lines.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/goo.gl\/maps\/3X3GeouRBX1jG6F46\">Map<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: right;\">Updated by <a href=\"https:\/\/morethanrelo.com\/en\/author\/jason_gatewood\/\">Jason L Gatewood<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Photo: flickr.com &#8220;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/hourou\/6665530707\/\">\u9d5c\u539f\u6d77\u5cb8\u306e\u9ce5\u5c45<\/a>&#8221; by <a class=\"owner-name truncate\" title=\"Go to houroumono's photostream\" href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/hourou\/\" data-track=\"attributionNameClick\" data-rapid_p=\"35\">houroumono<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/creativecommons.org\/licenses\/by-sa\/3.0\/deed.en\">(CC BY-SA 2.0)<\/a><br \/>\n&#8220;Zushi Beach Sand Castles&#8221; and &#8220;Enoshima Beach Stands&#8221; by <a href=\"http:\/\/jlgatewood.com\">Jason L Gatewood<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the summer heat rises it\u2019s tempting to retire to your air-conditioned room with your necktie fan on full bl [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":4203,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[54,59,63,37,82],"tags":[50,352,46,53,47,45],"class_list":["post-4202","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-japan","category-life-in-japan","category-outdoors","category-tokyo-2","category-travel","tag-august-2","tag-beaches","tag-july-2","tag-summer-2","tag-tokyo-city-2","tag-tokyo-metropolis-2"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4202","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4202"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4202\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":50299,"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4202\/revisions\/50299"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/4203"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4202"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4202"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hrcjapan.com\/ja\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4202"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}