White sands beach ”Yumigahama”
Yumigahama Beach, One of Japan’s 100 Best Shores
Yumigahama is a stunning beach with pristine white sand that creates a tropical resort-like atmosphere, making it a popular summer destination.
During the season, visitors can enjoy the Splash Water Park, a thrilling floating playground, as well as an exciting fireworks festival featuring breathtaking underwater fireworks.
Despite its popularity, Yumigahama remains a part of the unspoiled nature of Minami-Izu. In fact, the endangered loggerhead sea turtles come here to lay their eggs, adding a mystical charm to the beach.
For a perfect way to end your beach day, stop by the local fishermen’s market nearby and pick up some fresh seafood to take home!
For Snorkelers “Hirizo Beach”
A Hidden Paradise: A Secluded Beach Only Accessible by Boat
This remote beach is one of Minami-Izu’s most sought-after destinations, accessible only by boat.
Nestled at the tip of the peninsula, it is surrounded by towering cliffs and remains untouched by development, as the entire area is part of a national park. The absence of rivers nearby, combined with its location at the southernmost coast of the Izu Peninsula—right in the path of the Kuroshio Current—has created ideal conditions for an underwater paradise.
Thanks to these unique factors, the beach is a premier snorkeling spot, where you can witness an abundance of tropical fish and vibrant coral reefs, making it feel like an exotic island escape.
Ferry service operates from July to September, 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM.
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The transparency of the sea is very high
Mikomoto island with Hammerhead Sharks
One of the most conspicuous diving point there would be Mikomoto Island. Mikomoto island is an uninhabited island located at the southern end of Izu Peninsula. The size of Mikomoto island is about 0.1km2, 400m of horizontal length, and 32m of height. In the open sea space, surrounded by reefs, Mikomoto island is a mysterious underwater world, and famous for schools of hammerhead sharks.
Ochii for family
Ochii is located under the national highway bridge. Although there’s no sandy beach—just a concrete-paved area and a small rocky shore.
What makes this place special is that it’s surrounded by a breakwater and tetrapods, which keep the waves calm. This makes it a great spot for young children to enjoy safely.
Despite the calm waters, the sea here is remarkably clear, offering excellent snorkeling opportunities where you can observe a variety of fish.