Nishihama Beach, Hateruma

Hateruma, Taketomi, Yaeyama District, Okinawa Prefecture 907-1751, Japan

Nishihama Beach

This pristine white-sand beach is one of Okinawa’s finest. Snorkeling here is a must as the coral reef is fairly close to shore and has an abundance of colorful, diverse marine life. The area is peaceful and not too crowded.

By Erin Bogar, AFAR Local Expert

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