Yonaha-Maehama

What it is

• A seven-kilometer white sand coastline located in Miyakojima City, Okinawa Prefecture.
• A top-ranked Japanese beach with Grade A water quality classification.
• The starting point for the All Japan Triathlon Miyakojima held every April.
• The official site for the annual Miyakojima sea opening ceremony.

What to see

• Views of Kurima Island located directly across from the sandy shore.
• The Kurima Bridge which connects the beach area to the nearby island.
• White sand beaches extending for seven kilometers along the coast.
• On-site facilities including the Miyakojima Tokyu Resort and MIPAMA ES SU CASA.
• Public amenities such as free parking, showers, and restroom facilities.

When to go

• April for the start of the All Japan Triathlon Miyakojima.
• The swimming season when jellyfish prevention nets are installed for safety.
• During the annual sea opening ceremony to mark the start of the season.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.