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1. Hayama-Isshiki Beach ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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2. Yuigahama ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Shichirigahama

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4. Enoshima

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5. Araihama

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6. Zushi Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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7. Oarai Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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8. Onjuku Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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9. Kujukuri Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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10. Hirizohama

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11. Tatadohama

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12. Iritahama

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13. Shirahama Chuo Beach

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14. Sotoura Beach

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15. Suishohama

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16. Wakasawada Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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17. Kataonami Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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18. Kotohiki Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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19. Keinomatsubara Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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20. Yurigahama

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21. Bayside Beach Saka

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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22. Japan Beaches: Hitotsuku

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23. Sesoko Beach

Category: Relaxing Beaches
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24. Kondoi Beach

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25. Sunayama Beach

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Japan is a long island country with the East China Sea and the Sea of Japan on one side and the Pacific Ocean on the other.
  • Its length results in quite a lot of coastline that is home to numerous beaches.
  • The swimming season and climate significantly vary, however, from the north to the south.
  • Most of the beaches that are best for swimming and sunbathing are located in southern Japan in Okinawa, but many great beaches can be found in other parts of the country as well.

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