#beaches

Every guide tagged beaches, for a trip to Japan.

Clear turquoise shallows washing over an empty white sand beach in bright daylight

Regions & cities Updated 16 August 2026

Okinawa: Japan's Tropical South, and How Long It Really Needs

Okinawa sits closer to Taipei than to Tokyo: white sand, coral reefs, a separate island culture and a long swimming season, plus how many days it honestly deserves.

The Great Buddha of Kamakura seated in the open air, Japan

Attractions, temples & culture Updated 23 April 2026

Kamakura: A Bronze Buddha, a Bamboo Garden and a Surf Beach

An hour from Tokyo, the medieval capital sits between wooded valleys and the sea, with temples in the hills, a small railway along the coast and surfers on the sand.