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The World’s 100 Best Beaches

Yonaha Maehama Beach

Miyako Island, Japan

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BEACHES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 45 2026
Yonaha Maehama Beach

About 7 km of fine white coral sand meets shallow, calm emerald-to-cobalt water, with Kurima Island and the Kurima Bridge in view across the sea. Most visitors drive here, about 15 minutes from Miyako Airport, and park in free lots behind the beach.

Highlights

  • Fine powdery white sand
  • Emerald and cobalt water
  • View of Kurima Bridge

Good to know

  • Free parking fills fast in summer
  • Parasol and chair set costs 3,000 yen
  • Showers 100 yen; jet skis offshore

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