A World Heritage Site featuring unique ecosystems of independently evolved organisms
Ogasawara Islands(Tokyo)
It is located about 1,000 km south of central Tokyo in Tokyo Prefecture and consists of several islands scattered across the Pacific Ocean. Because it is an oceanic island that was never connected to the mainland in the past, it has a unique ecosystem.
A secret place where untouched nature can only be reached by boat
Hirizohama(Shizuoka)
Beautiful scenes that evoke a sense of the tropics are spread out here, including red coral reefs, blue tropical fish, and yellow iridias. The sea is extremely clear, making it a popular snorkeling spot.
The contrast between the crashing waves and the rocks is beautiful.
Jutokohama(Iwate)
This beach is located in Miyako City, at the heart of the Sanriku Restoration National Park and Sanriku Geopark. The name comes from the fact that a monk named Rikyoku Ryokko was so impressed by the scenery that he exclaimed, “It’s like a paradise on earth.”
A secret place where untouched nature can only be reached by boat
Shirayahama(Wakayama)
This is one of the top beach resorts in the Kansai region, visited annually by about 600,000 people from locals to tourists. Its total length is 620 meters, and its characteristic feature is that it is completely white and smooth due to the majority of quartz sand.
A deserted island with only sand beaches, said to be the most beautiful in the East
Hate Beach(Okinawa)
It is located about 30 minutes by boat east of Kumi Island. It is a beach with a blue sea and white sand stretching out along the coast off Oobu Island and Oha Island. The total length of the beach, when the Meune Beach and Nakano Beach are combined, is approximately 7 km.
There are endless stretches of cobalt-blue sea and white sand beaches.
Fukuhama, Yonahama(Okinawa)
Like Hate Beach, this is also said to be the most beautiful beach in the East Japan region. It features a wide range of marine activities, and the white sand stretches for about 7 km. You can also see the Kimao Bridge that connects with Imara Island.
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