10 Beach & Island Matsuyama's seaside Virginia Gonzalez Matsuyama, the capital of the Ehime prefecture, has some of the most impressive beaches in Japan, which remain unknown for most people.
Activities Emerald-Blue Waters of Kabira Bay Alena Eckelmann Kabira Bay is a place of emerald-blue waters and white sandy beaches - a welcoming place for those who suffer from cold weather in other parts of Japan
13 Beach & Island Shimoda's Coastline, Izu Pensinsula Ben Beechey Discovering some of Japan's finest beaches
Outdoors Hacchohama Seaside Park Bonson Lam Like its namesake in Hawaii, its deserted beaches are calm in summer, yet in winter surfers come out to try out some of the best surfing beaches in the
Water Sports Ishigaki – Sunny Okinawa Island Alena Eckelmann Think of Okinawa and images of sandy, white beaches and of sub-tropical flowers spring to mind. This is exactly what you will find on Ishigaki Island.
Activities Gogoshima Island Rod Walters It has a isolated beaches and a great variety of bird life. The sunset from the ferry is grand.
Camping & Trekking Four-hour Course, Rebun Island Nicole Bauer This little brother of the famous Eight-hour course offers stunning contrasts in landscape, passing along rough cliffs, capes, remote beaches and fishing
Activities Natural Beauty of Shikine-jima Nicole Bauer Rocky hills, seaside onsen and secluded beaches