The standard beaches in Kanto, which can be reached by day trip from Tokyo, are expected to be crowded, and there are not many beautiful beaches. Here we will introduce you to places with beautiful ocean and sandy beaches that can be reached by train, bus, or cab.
Beaches in Chiba
1, Moriya Beach (Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture)
Moriya Beachhas been selected as one of the “100 best beaches in Japan” and “100 best beaches in Japan.The warm, crystal-clear sea and white sandy beach are the characteristics of this beach. 150m offshore is Watari-jima Island, with its eye-catching red torii (torii gate).
📍 About an 8-minute walk from JR Sotobo Line Kamisou Okitsu Station.
👉Official site🚇About 1 hour and 30 minutes from Tokyo Station to Kamiaso-okotsu Station.
2, Wadaura Beach (Minamiboso City, Chiba Prefecture)
Wadaura Beach is characterized by white sand mixed with seashells and gentle waves. This beach has also been selected as one of the “100 Best Pleasure Beaches” by the Ministry of the Environment. During the period when the beach is open, lifesavers clean the beach every day. The beach is also known for sea turtles that come to lay eggs in the summer.
📍 About a 5-minute walk from Wadaura Station on the JR Uchibo Line.
👉Official website🚇About 2 hours and 30 minutes from Tokyo Station to Wadaura Station
3, Okitsu Beach (Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture)
The beach is located on the sandy beach facing Okitsu Port, which is designated as an evacuation port for small boats , etc. In June 2023, it became the seventh beach in Japan to be awarded the Blue Flag, an international environmental certification.
📍 Approximately a 3-minute walk from JR Sotobo Line Kamisou Okitsu Station.
👉Official website🚇About 1 hour and 40 minutes from Tokyo Station to Joso-Kozu Station.
Kanagawa Beach
4, Isshiki Beach (Hayama Town, Kanagawa Prefecture)
This beach in front of the Hayama Imperial Villa was selected as one of CNN’s “100 Selected Beaches of the World. The beach is also home to the “Hayama Coast Fireworks Festival” on July 25.
📍 Approximately 20 minutes by bus from Zushi Station on the JR Yokosuka Line.
👉Official website🚇About 1 hour from Tokyo Station to Zushi Station
5, Sarushima (Yokosuka City, Kanagawa Prefecture)
A small uninhabited island in Tokyo Bay that was used as a military fortress before the war. Many historical legacies remain, including gun batteries, and the entire island has an adventurous atmosphere.
📍 15-minute walk from Yokosuka Chuo Station on the Keikyu Line to Mikasa Terminal, 10-minute boat ride from Mikasa Terminal.
👉Official website🚇About 1 hour from Tokyo Station to Yokosuka Chuo Station
Beaches in Shizuoka
6, Shirahama Central Beach (Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
Located at the northernmost point of the Shirahama Coast, this beach is popular for its crystal clear waters and calm beach. The oceanfront offers views of Oshima, Toshima, Niijima, Shikinejima, and, if the weather is fine, Kozushima and Miyakejima. It is the only beach in Shimoda where barbecues can be enjoyed.
📍 Approximately 18 minutes by bus from Izukyu Shimoda Station.
👉Official site🚇About 2 hours and 30 minutes from Tokyo Station to Izukyu Shimoda Station
7, Sotoura Beach (Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
A quiet beach with calm waves, the 470-m-long white sand cove is particularly clear. Many people can be seen enjoying windsurfing and sea kayaking.
📍 About 10 minutes by bus from Izukyu Shimoda Station.
👉Official website🚇About 2 hours and 40 minutes from Tokyo Station to Izukyu Shimoda Station.
8, Irita-hama Beach (Shimoda City, Shizuoka Prefecture)
The rows of sycamore trees along the shore give the beach a tropical mood. The contrast between the blue of the sea and the whiteness of the sand is beautiful, and the beach has been used as a filming location for commercials, TV programs, and movies.
📍 Approximately 8 minutes by bus from Izukyu Shimoda Station.
👉Official website🚇About 2 hours and 40 minutes from Tokyo Station to Izukyu Shimoda Station
9, Ose Beach (Numazu, Shizuoka Prefecture)
In addition to swimming in the sea, Numazu is known as one of Japan’s leading scuba diving meccas. Because it can be enjoyed by both beginners and advanced divers, many divers visit the beach throughout the year. The view of Mt. Fuji over the sea has long been a place of scenic beauty, and you can also enjoy a walk around the shrine, Kamiike and other places together.
📍 Approximately 80 minutes by bus from Numazu Station.
👉Official website🚇About 1 hour from Tokyo Station to Numazu Station
Beaches in Ibaraki
10,Ishihama Beach (Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
Selected as one of the “100 Best Beaches” and one of the “100 Best Beaches of Japan with White Sand and Green Pine Trees,” this is a beautiful beach with green pine forests and white sand along the coast. The surrounding area has long been known as a loggerhead turtle spawning ground. It is also recommended to drop in at the natural hot spring facility “Urairayu-no-yu Juoh” on a day trip before returning home.
📍 Get off at Juoh Station on the JR Joban Line and take a 5-minute cab ride.
👉Official website🚇About 1 hour from Tokyo Station to Juoh Station
11, Kujihama Beach (Hitachi City, Ibaraki Prefecture)
A beach with a nice atmosphere with white sandy beach and white lighthouse. The shallow waters make it safe for families with small children to enjoy. When visiting by car, it is recommended to buy fresh seafood as souvenirs at “Hitachi Osakana Center” located between the Hitachi Ota Minami IC exit and Kujihama Beach.
📍Get off at Ohga Station on the JR Joban Line and take a 5-minute cab ride.
👉Official website🚇About 1 hour and 40 minutes from Tokyo Station to Ohmika Station.
12,Ajigaura Beach (Hitachinaka City)
Ajigaura Beach is one of the most popular beaches in Ibaraki, stretching about 1.2 kilometers in an arc. The “National Hitachinaka Seaside Park” and a “large shopping mall” are adjacent to the beach, so visitors can enjoy playing in the park and shopping together.
📍 5 minutes walk from Ajigaura Station on the Hitachinaka Seaside Railway Minato Line.
👉Official website🚇About 2 hours from Tokyo Station to Ajigaura Station