Beach activities in Japan
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Yonehara Beach
North of Ishigaki City along Rte 79 is Yonehara Beach, a nice sand beach with a good bit of reef offshore. You can rent snorkel gear (¥1000) at any of the shops along the main road.
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Ubudomai-hama
The best beach here is Ubudomai-hama, which is located at the east end of the island, shortly before Agarizaki (look out for the steep access road).
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Tsuki-ga-hama
The best swimming beach on the island is Tsuki-ga-hama, a crescent-shaped yellow-sand beach at the mouth of the Urauchi-gawa on the north coast.
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Hoshisuna-no-hama
If you're looking to do a bit of snorkelling, head to this beach on the northwestern tip of the island. The beach is named after its star sand, which actually consists of the dried skeletons of tiny sea creatures. If you are a competent swimmer and the sea is calm, make your way with mask and snorkel to the outside of the reef – the coral and tropical fish here are spectacular.
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