5. Shirahama Onsen
The Shirahama resort area has been known for centuries as one of Japan’s most famous hot springs (onsen) destinations. However, this beautiful region in the Wakayama prefecture also has plenty of stunning beaches to offer. The 700-meter-long Shirahama Beach offers soft white sands and gentle turquoise waters plus a number of open-air baths, so you can have the best of both worlds.
6. Odaiba Beach
Odaiba might not be the most stunning beach in Japan, but as Tokyo’s only official beach, it’s still one of the most visited. Artificially created to sit right on Tokyo Bay, the 800-meter-long Odaiba Beach is surrounded by shopping malls, a pier, and plenty of amenities to keep visitors happy.
