These areas boast some of the best beaches in all of Kansai (south-central Japan), and are home to historic onsen areas, as well as offering coral reefs said to be a diver's paradise.

One of the best-known beaches, Ficogrande ... Its spectacular scenery was also the inspiration for Japan's traditional woodblock prints by famed artist Utagawa Hiroshige. Popular with surfers ...

Tripadvisor has released its latest edition of Travelers’ Choice Awards: Best of the Best Beaches for 2025. The No. 1 beach ...

And while its capital, Tokyo, is a must-visit for first timers, Japan has so much more to offer travelers of all types, from cherry blossoms to white sand beaches ... you the best places to ...

The beach is made of fine sand that has been hardened by seawater into something like a paved road, allowing cars to drive on the beach. In the summer of 1955, a tourist bus drove onto the beach ...

KAMAKURA, Kanagawa -- At around noon on Aug. 20, a beautiful blue sky spread over Yuigahama Beach in this east Japan city. As the sun shone down, people could be seen swimming and strolling along ...

With such a splendid beach spreading right before one's eyes, it's a terrible shame that it can't be enjoyed this summer. Across Japan, there are roughly 1,000 beaches for swimming. Whether they ...