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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