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The World’s 100 Best Beaches

Furuzamami Beach

Zamami Island, Japan

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BEACHES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 47 2026
Furuzamami Beach

A long beach of white coral sand and shells, with clear blue water that drops off quickly to a coral reef, and green hills behind. Visitors take the ferry from Tomari Port, then a bus or a 20-minute hilly walk from Zamami Port.

Highlights

  • White coral sand and shells
  • Clear water, sudden depth
  • Coral and fish near shore

Good to know

  • Buoyed swimming area shrinks at low tide
  • Lifeguards, rentals, snack shop, paid showers
  • Bus 300 yen; buy return ticket

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