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Senjojiki Beach

Senjojiki Beach offers up stunning rock formations and tide pools, but don’t forget your usual beach supplies becauSe it’s still a mecca for swimming and camping...

Bentenjima and Inasanohama Beach

Up until the 19th century, Japanese people lived according to the lunar calendar (based on cycles of the moon), where each month was given a particular name...

Tsushima

Head to a unique Japanese island that’s physically closer to South Korea than it is to Japan and you’ll find yourself on Tsushima...

Goto Islands

The Goto Islands, referred to as simply Goto or the Gotos by Nagasaki’s foreign population, consist of five main islands set atop the East China sea...

Located in the Oarai area in the east of Ibaraki prefecture, the Oarai Sun Beach is part of the Oarai Prefectural Seaside Park, an attractive coastal resort that draws summer crowds from all over Kanto to enjoy the sandy beaches, safe swimming and a range of events including beach volleyball and surfing contests...

Iwaki

Covering much of the southeast of Fukushima prefecture, Iwaki is known for its gorgeous beaches and great waves, rich history and an even richer seafood...

Oarai Isosaki Shrine

Interestingly, this shrine has a total of three torii gates situated in different locations, but the most famous one by far is called Kamiiso-no-Torii, meaning Gate of the Seashore God...

Enoshima

From beaches to surfing, scuba diving to scooter-riding, you can also experience ancient spiritual sites, seafood restaurants, and colorful streets lined with souvenir shops for an altogether brilliant day out...