The most beautiful beach in the East with 7 km of white sandy beach
Yonaha Maehama Beach is located on Miyako Island in Okinawa Prefecture and is considered the most beautiful beach in the East. Locals call it “Maipama Beach.
The 7-kilometer stretch of white sand is said to be the most beautiful in the East and is a regular tourist spot on Miyako Island, visited by many tourists every year.
It is only a 15-minute drive from Kyoto Airport, and its white sandy beach and crystal clear emerald green ocean is different from the beaches on the main island of Okinawa, creating an atmosphere that is hard to believe it is in Japan.
Point 1: Superb powder sandwiches that are pure white and fine-grained
The first thing you should do when you arrive at Yonaha Maehama Beach is to touch the sand. The sand of Yonaha Maehama Beach is made of the finest powder sand that you can slip between your fingers, and it is so beautiful that it is called “the best in the East”.
Another attraction is that there are almost no large objects such as pebbles or pieces of coral that could injure your feet, so you can walk barefoot with peace of mind. Walking along the edge of the waves, one can enjoy the pleasant sensation of having one’s feet massaged by the soft, fluffy sand.
The waves are also relatively calm, making it a good place to relax with children.
Point 2: A full range of marine activities
Since Yonaha Maehama Beach is so beautiful, marine activities are also available.
In addition to snorkeling and diving, visitors can enjoy almost all marine activities such as jet skiing, flyboarding, banana boating, and wakeboarding.
Also particularly recommended is the snorkeling experience, unique to Miyakojima, where you can swim with sea turtles.
The area around Yonaha Maehama Beach is not inhabited by much tropical fish, so it is not a suitable environment for snorkeling, but with sea turtle snorkeling, you can have the rare experience of swimming with sea turtles at close range.
Point 3: Facilities include toilets, showers, changing rooms, etc.
Yonaha Maehama Beach is visited by many tourists every year for swimming and marine activities, and the beach houses are fully equipped with toilets, showers, changing rooms, and other facilities.
There are also stylish cafes and barbecue facilities in the vicinity, allowing visitors to enjoy the best ocean in the East safely and conveniently.
The beach is spacious, so there is no sense of crowding at all, and there is a full lineup of rental items such as parasols and floatation rings, making it the perfect beach for a relaxing family day out.
