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Sakura Viewing along Kamo River

Omimaiko Beach at Lake Biwa

A beautiful quiet beach 45 minutes from Kyoto

by Alexandra Dorovici

Shiga

Are you looking for a way to take advantage of the warm weather of Kansai? Try Omimaiko beach on lake Biwa, a clear-water peaceful beach located only 45 minutes from Kyoto on the JR Biwa line.

Uradome Coastline Geo Park

The best swimming holes in Japan

by Bryan Baier

Tottori

Sea cliffs, white sand and clear blue water, this is the best area for swimming in Japan that I currently know of

Sarushima: aka "Monkey Island"

Fun times and history near Yokosuka

by Todd Wojnowski

Kanagawa

Sarushima / "Monkey Island"

Inage Seaside Park Pool in Chiba

Cool place to beat the summer heat and have fun

by Dolorita Tolentino

Chiba

Beat the summer heat with a day in Inage Seaside Park Pool from July to September. A pool-fun experience for the young and young onces which suits the budget.

Enoshima/Kugenuma Beach

Sun, sand, and surf only a short trip from Tokyo

by Todd Wojnowski

Kanagawa

Perhaps the most popular and easily-accessible beach from Tokyo, Kugenuma is just over an hour away from Shinjuku. It has a very chilled-out, relaxed "Shonan" vibe.

Le Soleil Amusement Park, Yokosuka

A French inspired park. Fun for all ages!

by Jessica A Paje

Kanagawa

Le Soleil (or Soleil Nooka Park) is a French-inspired park located in the southwest tip of Yokosuka City in the Miura peninsula. Enjoy the gardens, amusement park style activities, the farm, foot onsens, and more. Fun for all ages!