Yoshino beach
Yoshino, or Yoshino Kaigan, is one of the best beaches for snorkeling on Miyako Island, located on its eastern edge, about 20 km away from Hirara. Impressive coral reefs with a lot of colorful tropical fish and turtles attract those who like explore the underwater world.
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Beach description
The lack of high waves due to the reef and the very shallow sea make this a great place even for children. That's why Yoshino is the most attractive place for family vacations on Miyako. Besides snorkeling you can also rent a kayak to explore the coast.
The beach is about 500 m long, and the coral reef goes along the coast, just a few meters away from it. You can only reach this picturesque sandy coast by rented car or taxi straight from the Miyako Airport. It will take just over 30 minutes.
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.