The popular Oganeku-kaigan is Yoron-tō's best beach, located on the eastern side of the island. About 500m offshore from here lies Yurigahama (百合ヶ浜), a stunning stretch of white sand that disappears completely at high tide and is rich with star sand, where each microscopic granule is in the form of star. Boats (¥2000 return) ferry visitors between the two beaches.
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
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At the island's southeastern tip, the excellent Yoron Minzoku-mura is a collection of traditional thatch-roofed island dwellings and storehouses that…
22.99 MILES
On the southwest slopes of Ōyama (the mountain at the west end of the island), you will find this brilliant limestone cave with 600m of walkways, disco…
1.81 MILES
On the northeast coast, Terasaki-kaigan represents the archetypical Amami beach, with its white sand, rocky outcrops and aquamarine water.
25.56 MILES
This cape, at the northwest tip of the island, has ancient coral that has been upthrust to form a 40m cliff.
1.58 MILES
A short walk from the Ishini (石仁) bus stop, 3km southeast of Chabana, is a lookout that serves as a museum of Yoron-tō and Amami history and culture…
27.72 MILES
A peaceful spot for a picnic, especially on your way to or from the airport, this beach is a bit on the slim side but is a nice stretch of Okinoerabu's…
1.5 MILES
This is a remote-feeling slice of beach on the southeast coast, hemmed in by concrete breakwaters.
Nearby Amami Islands attractions
1.02 MILES
At the island's southeastern tip, the excellent Yoron Minzoku-mura is a collection of traditional thatch-roofed island dwellings and storehouses that…
1.5 MILES
This is a remote-feeling slice of beach on the southeast coast, hemmed in by concrete breakwaters.
1.58 MILES
A short walk from the Ishini (石仁) bus stop, 3km southeast of Chabana, is a lookout that serves as a museum of Yoron-tō and Amami history and culture…
1.81 MILES
On the northeast coast, Terasaki-kaigan represents the archetypical Amami beach, with its white sand, rocky outcrops and aquamarine water.
22.99 MILES
On the southwest slopes of Ōyama (the mountain at the west end of the island), you will find this brilliant limestone cave with 600m of walkways, disco…
25.56 MILES
This cape, at the northwest tip of the island, has ancient coral that has been upthrust to form a 40m cliff.
27.72 MILES
A peaceful spot for a picnic, especially on your way to or from the airport, this beach is a bit on the slim side but is a nice stretch of Okinoerabu's…