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Yurigahama

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Yurigahama

百合ヶ浜

Kagoshima · Kyushu

Weather-dependent — the boat crossing is cancellation-prone, so confirm sailings before you travel. A "phantom" pure-white sandbar that rises from the turquoise sea off Yoron's Ōganeku coast only on certain spring and summer low tides.

Why it's hidden

A beach that exists only for a few hours on the right tide, reached by boat.

Best season
Summer
Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.7· 150 reviews
Opening hours
Daily Open 24 hours

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Sandbar itself is free; boat/glass-bottom tour to reach it costs ~¥3,300 separately
Nearest station
Yoron Port + boat

Today

Open 24 hours¥3,300

Stored weekly hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Tags

beachnatureboatisland

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