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Nishihama Beach

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ニシ浜

A highly-ranked white sand beach on Hateruma Island known for its clear water and basic public facilities.

Nishihama Beach
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What it is

  • A natural beach located on the northern part of Hateruma Island.
  • The name Nishi means north in the local Yaeyama dialect.
  • Ranked as the top beach in Japan by TripAdvisor in 2017.
  • A non-designated swimming area that saw a rescue station open in 2019.

What to see

  • Pehama Beach located immediately to the south of the site.
  • Public facilities including showers, toilets, and benches for visitors.
  • Changing rooms where a notable incident occurred in October 2000.

Getting there

  • A ten minute walk from the Hateruma Port terminal.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Nishihama Beach Open in Google Maps

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