Jodogahama beach

Jodogahama is a beach with white cliffs, pine forests and bright blue water. It is famous for clean air, impeccable cleanness, the warm and gentle sun. It is an ideal place for swimming, hiking and boat racing. This is a small beach hidden in a closed bay. It is famous for the white cliffs of volcanic rock, formed 52 million years ago. It is also decorated with green pine trees, the blue sea, lush shrubs, and an equipped promenade.

Beach description

Jodogahama is known for its low waves (compared to other beaches in Japan), gradual depth rise and crystal clear sea. Rains and strong winds are rare here. Underwater currents and natural cataclysms are also non-existent here.

Many pathways that lead to mountains are set up on the beach and its surroundings. An amazing view of the local landscapes opens up from the snow white peaks. Jodogahama's visitors also have the opportunity to experience:

  • swimming in the clearest water;
  • boat tours along the coast;
  • cruise ship excursions along the beautiful mountains;
  • diving and underwater swimming;
  • sunbathing;
  • guests can also try sushi and the rest of Japanese cuisine.

Jodogahama is one of the most popular beaches in Japan. Large crowds of tourists come here from June to August. Especially big amount of visitors can be seen during weekends and national holidays. Both Japanese and foreign tourists come to relax here. Among the foreign tourists, people from China, the USA and the EU frequently visit this beach.

Jodogahama is included in the TOP 100 most beautiful beaches of Japan and TOP 100 best places for swimming. These high positions are guaranteed by the clean shore, soft sand and well-developed infrastructure.

Interesting fact: the name of the beach translates to "heaven". According to a legend, a Buddhist monk came up with the name in the 17th century after being struck with the magnificence of this place.

When is the best time to go?

If in the north of Japan, in Hokkaido, the weather in January-February is quite wintery, in the southern islands the temperature rarely drops below 20 degrees even in the cold season. In summer, the rainy season comes in Japan, when the humidity becomes almost one hundred percent, and the thermometer is at 30 to 40 degrees.   Therefore, the best time to travel to Japan – is late spring or early autumn.

Video: Beach Jodogahama

Infrastructure

The closest hotel («Jodogahama Park Hotel») is located 100 m away from the beach. The following points guarantee a comfortable stay for visitors:

  • a restaurant located on the hotel's territory;
  • free parking lot and Wi-Fi;
  • spacious suites with full HD TVs, air conditioners and microwaves;
  • English-speaking staff;
  • a view of the sea and snow white mountains.

Facilities that operate on the beach and its surroundings include a boat rental, seafood restaurant, fish market with fresh seafood. Toilets and changing rooms are also present here. Convenient pathways and signs are set up for the comfort of the guests.

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Useful information

Jodogahama is located 3 km away from Miyako. You can get here by bus, by car or by simply walking here. The hotel a few kilometers away from the beach offers suites 2 times cheaper than in Jodogahama Park Hotel. If you want to save some money, stay in Miyako.

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1 place in rating East Asia 13 place in rating Japan
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