The seawater is as clear as crystal！Five stunning Japanese beaches

By the MOOK Scenic Spots Editorial Department, compiled and reported

As the sunny summer arrives, playing in the water on pristine white sands is a wonderfully refreshing activity. Japan boasts many breathtaking beach scenes—delicate white sand paired with crystal-clear waters creates such gorgeous views that they can take your breath away. Below is a selection of five dreamy Japanese beaches for your reference.

1. Crystal Beach
Located in Mikata Town, Wakasa Bay, Fukui Prefecture, Crystal Beach sits along the Sea of Japan side and features emerald-green, highly transparent waters. The sands here are also extremely white and fine, creating a beautiful interplay of colors. Crystal Beach has multiple sandy spots, including Diamond Beach, Takeha Beach, and Shirahama Beach.

2. Lily Beach
Located at the southernmost tip of Kagoshima, Lily Beach is a mysterious white sandbar that only appears during low tide, exuding an air of mystery. About 1.5 kilometers off the coast of Oogunchi Beach, this small sandbar is covered with white star sand. When the sunlight shines down and sparkles across the ocean waves, the scene looks like a paradise-like wonder.

3. Izu Shikinejima HIRIZO Beach
Located on Izu Shikinejima, HIRIZO Beach boasts exceptionally clear waters that rival those of resort destinations like the Philippines and Thailand. It’s not far from Tokyo but is only accessible by boat, and there are no rivers flowing into the sea nearby, making it one of the most beautiful beaches in the Izu area.