Nagashima Town

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Situated at the northwesternmost tip of Kagoshima Prefecture and surrounded by the rich marine waters of the East China Sea and Yatsushiro Sea, "Nagashima Town" consists of several beautiful islands connected to the mainland by the magnificent "Kuronoseto Ohashi Bridge," serving as a hidden paradise for outdoor experiences and gourmet foodies. Exceptionally high-quality waves and scenic views make it immensely popular among international travelers carrying out scenic drives or cycling. The town is globally renowned as a "sacred home of yellowtail aquaculture" and premium authentic sweet potato shochu, with its high-level local gourmet dishes featuring ocean-fresh seafood being highly praised by global epicureans. Untouched by commercial tourism, this quiet and serene fishing village space allows visitors to be deeply rejuvenated.

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Bird's eye「長島町の島々」（「グラフかごしま」令和4年春号）

Bird's eye「長島町の島々」（「グラフかごしま」令和4年春号）

Kagoshima Prefecture

Nagashima Town

Address
3749-1 Tachan (Inside Yui Panta), Yoron Town, Oshima District, Kagoshima Prefecture
Website
https://www.yorontou.info/
Operator
Yorontou Tourism Association

Nagashima Town Spots List

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Kurobana Beach
Kagoshima

Kurobana Beach

Kurobana Beach, standing quietly in the northeastern part of Yoron Island, is a coastal scenic spot with a dynamic landscape where rugged, wild Ryukyu limestone rocks, carved by the rough waves of the Pacific Ocean over staggering years, and fine white sandy beaches weave alternately. This is a place of historical romance where the island's unique traditional wooden boats (Sabani) once came and went, and a somewhat nostalgic feeling drifts. The surrounding sea has very high transparency, and nature tours strolling through emerald green shallows are very popular among international tourists. In the overwhelming silence completely free from commercialization, it...

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Kajihiki-oka
Kagoshima

Kajihiki-oka

Kajihiki-oka (Hajipikipan), spreading on a high ground at an altitude of about 60 meters, the highest in the island, almost in the center of Yoron Island, is a sacred panoramic power spot where a legend remains that in the distant mythological era, the gods of Ryukyu hooked their rudder on the coral reef when they passed by in a boat, and it uplifted to create Yoron Island. When you stand on the hill, a 360-degree large screen without any obstructions spreads out, and on a sunny day, you can overlook even the beautiful silhouettes of Okinawa Main Island and surrounding...

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Minatabanari
Kagoshima

Minatabanari

Situated on the northern part of Yoron Island, "Minatabanari (Minata Hanari)" is a small, uninhabited remote island covered in pristine, subtropical trees, lying directly in front of the gorgeous Minata Beach. Located just a few hundred meters from the shoreline, it is a hidden nature spot that sparks a spirit of adventure, as visitors can walk across the shallow coral reef at low tide, or easily approach via sea kayak or SUP. The surrounding sea boasts a breathtaking, graduating emerald-green clarity; slipping just beneath the surface reveals a snorkeling paradise welcomed by vibrant tropical fish. Free from the clutter of...

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Yoron Island
Kagoshima

Yoron Island

Situated at the southernmost tip of Kagoshima Prefecture and floating right before the eyes of Okinawa, "Yoron Island" is a stunning, coral-raised tropical island paradise surrounded by an endlessly transparent, emerald-green sea acclaimed as "Yoron Blue." The absolute highlight here is "Yurigahama," a miraculous phantom white sand bar that reveals itself from under the sea exclusively during low tides of spring tides, praised by beach lovers worldwide as the last terrestrial paradise on Earth. The island exudes a lovely exotic charm with Greek Mykonos-style chalk-white buildings lining the streets, complemented by traditional hospitality cultures like "Yoron Kenpo." Completely removed from...

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Terasaki Beach
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Terasaki Beach

Situated on the northeastern coast of Yoron Island, "Terasaki Beach" is a tropical, scenic beach filled with exotic island charm, featuring a picture-perfect, emerald-green sea and powdery white sands. The shoreline is dotted with uniquely shaped odd rock formations sculpted over countless years by wave erosion, making the extraordinary landscape incredibly photogenic. Furthermore, widely recognized as a filming location for popular movies, it attracts passionate cinema fans and beach lovers from abroad for movie pilgrimages. Along with the adjacent "Tumai Beach," it is an ideal, secluded resort spot known to those in the know to completely forget the bustle of...

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Yoron Island Akasaki Beach
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Yoron Island Akasaki Beach

Situated on the eastern tip of Yoron Island, "Akasaki Beach" is a stunning beach where an endlessly transparent cobalt blue sea and white sands spread, brushed by a refreshing and pleasant tropical breeze. A lovely, pure red lighthouse stands on the shoreline, creating an incredibly photogenic scene paired with the contrast of the blue sky and sea. Because the surrounding sea is encircled by a shallow reef (coral reef), the waves are remarkably calm, making it a safe place to enjoy marine activities like canoeing, snorkeling, and glass-bottom boat tours. The vicinity also hosts local eateries and souvenir shops, offering...

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Yurigahama
Kagoshima

Yurigahama

Appearing in the middle of the sea about 1.5 kilometers off the coast of Okaneku Beach to the east of Yoron Island "exclusively during low tides of spring tides" from spring to summer, "Yurigahama" is a miraculous, "phantom white sand bar" longed for by beach lovers worldwide. Surrounded by an endlessly transparent, emerald-green sea akin to crystal glass, the beauty of the pure white sand ripples feels like the last terrestrial paradise on Earth. A romantic legend claims that picking up as many "star sand" grains (star-shaped sand) as your age brings good fortune, making it immensely popular among international...

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