Tokyo is famous for everything, but not for beaches. Instead, the prefectures of Kanagawa, Chiba, and Shizuoka near Tokyo have beautiful seas and beaches.
Here are 5 beautiful beaches you can visit within 2 hours by train!
1. Doami Beach
Doami Beach is a secluded beach on the Miura Peninsula in Kanagawa Prefecture, where you can enjoy the clear, beautiful ocean and marine activities.
If you want to snorkel in Kanagawa Prefecture, this is the place to go! It is a little far from the nearest station, but easily accessible by bus.
2. Moriya Beach
Moriya Beach is located in Katsuura City, Chiba Prefecture, and features the clearest and most beautiful sea in the Kanto region.
This is definitely the place to go snorkeling in Chiba area! You can go to an small island by swimming.
3. Ebika Beach
Ebika Beach is a secluded beach located on the Miura Peninsula in Kanagawa Prefecture.
It is a little far from the station, but that is how beautiful the scenery is. Best private beach in the area!
4. Okinoshima Beach
Okinoshima(island) Beach is located in Tateyama City, Chiba Prefecture.
It used to be surrounded by the sea, but now it is connected to the land and can be crossed on foot.
The surrounding waters are known as the northern limit of coral habitat and offer a beautiful underwater world!
5. Kawana Beach
Kawana Beach is a snorkeling paradise located in Ito City, Shizuoka Prefecture.
It is also accessible from the Tokyo. Snorkelers can see colorful small fish and, if they are lucky, sea turtles as well!
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