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Tokyo offers a few beaches along its coast, but the water quality in the city is rather low, although it has been improving steadily over recent decades. Many more beaches are located within a 1-2 hour train ride in nearby Chiba and Kanagawa prefectures and on the Izu Peninsula.

The beaches around Tokyo allow for sunbathing and swimming, and many are also good for surfing and windsurfing. Unlike the beaches in Okinawa, most beaches around Tokyo are not ideal for snorkeling and diving except for a few on the Izu Peninsula.

The official swimming season at beaches around Tokyo is typically from mid July through August, during which time lifeguards are on duty. Some beaches offer permanent toilet and shower facilities, while temporary beach huts open during the swimming season, providing beachgoers with additional showers, changing rooms, shaded rest areas, food, drinks and beach paraphernalia for rent. Some beaches near urban areas prohibit alcohol consumption, exposed tattoos and noise.

Central Tokyo

There are a handful of sand beaches in the city where people can enjoy sunbathing. However these beaches have some of the country's strictest rules, and swimming is generally prohibited due to the poor water quality in the bay. At some beaches it is okay to wade into the shallow parts of the water, but fully submerging yourself or your face may be prohibited.

Odaiba Beach

5 minute walk from Odaiba Kaihin Koen Station

Kasai Kaihin Park Beach

10 minute walk from Kasai Rinkai Koen Station

Shonan Coast

The Shonan Coast stretches over a few dozen kilometers along the shoreline of Kanagawa Prefecture. Many of the beaches along the Shonan Coast are popular for sunbathing and swimming, while surfing, windsurfing and stand-up paddle boarding can also be done at some of them. Being close to the city, the rules at some of the beaches can be fairly strict. Beaches along the coast can usually be reached in 5-20 minute walks from the nearest train station.

Kamakura Beaches

20 min walk from Kamakura Station or 5 min walk from Yuigahama Station

Enoshima Beaches

Five minutes on foot from Enoshima or Katase-Enoshima stations

Kugenuma Beach

About ten minutes on foot from Kugenuma Kaigan Station

Chigasaki Beach

20 minute walk from Chigasaki Station

Miura Peninsula

The Miura Peninsula is a small peninsula south of Yokohama. The more popular beaches on the peninsula are found in the towns of Zushi and Hayama along the western coast which offer views of Mount Fuji on clear days. The rules tend to be strict, especially at Zushi Beach. Most of the beaches on the peninsula are within a short bus ride from a nearby train station.

Zushi Beach

15 minute walk from Zushi Station

Morito Beach

10 minutes by bus from Zushi Station (Morito Kaigan bus stop)

Isshiki Beach

15 minutes by bus from Zushi Station (Isshiki Kaigan bus stop)

Izu Peninsula

Located a little further away, the Izu Peninsula in Shizuoka Prefecture offers many of the best beaches near Tokyo, especially around its southern tip. Some of the beaches are even somewhat enjoyable for snorkeling. There are generally fewer rules at the beaches in Izu compared to those closer to Tokyo. Most only prohibit barbecuing and camping.

Atami Sun Beach

Ten minute walk from Atami Station

Nagahama Beach

10 minute walk from Izutaga Station or 20 minutes by bus from Atami

Shirahama Beach

Ten minutes by bus from Shimoda Station

Kujuppama Beach

20 minutes by bus from Shimoda Station, followed by a short walk along a relatively steep slope to the beach

Hirizo Beach

Two minute ferry ride from Nakagi Port (2000 yen for a round trip)

Noribama Beach

Immediately south of Dogashima

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Boso Peninsula

The western and southern coasts of the Boso Peninsula face the Pacific Ocean and are lined by beaches. The most famous of all is Kujukurihama Coast, an almost 60 kilometer stretch made up of several beaches. In addition to swimming and sunbathing, surfing is very popular at many beaches. Lifeguards patrol the waters and temporary beach huts and rental shops offer additional facilities during the summer.

Katakai Beach

20 minutes by bus from Togane Station, followed by a five minute walk

Onjuku Beach

Seven minute walk from Onjuku Station

Niemonjima Beach

15 minute walk from Futomi Station, the a short ferry ride to the island (1350 yen for a round trip)

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Ibaraki

Ibaraki Prefecture faces the Pacific Ocean and offers several very spacious beaches with wide and shallow shores that can easily accommodate a lot of people without feeling overcrowded. Body boarding, swimming and sunbathing are popular activities. Lifeguards patrol the waters and temporary beach huts and rental shops offer additional facilities during the summer.

Oarai Sun Beach

20 minute walk or five minute bus ride from Oarai Station

Hasaki Beach

Ten minutes by bus from Choshi Station, followed by a five minute walk

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