Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Ashiya Beach
Well-developed beach with summer activities
Dairi Beach
Quiet neighborhood beach
Futajima Beach
Small local beach
Hibiki Beach
Low-profile beach
Iwaya Beach
One of Kitakyushu’s most popular swimming beaches
Kazashi Beach
Rugged coastline
Koyanose Beach
Small pebble shore
Kurogahama Beach
Rocky dramatic coastline
Mekari Beach
Scenic strait-edge views
Moji Harbor Beach
Low-key waterfront
Moji Seaside Beach
Central waterfront area
Shiranoe Beach
Quiet relaxing beach
Sone Beach
Calm beach for casual visits
Takato Beach
Quiet relaxed beach
Tanoura Beach
Accessible calm beach
Wakamatsu Beach
Local favorite coastline
Kitakyushu sits in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan and is home to 16 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.
Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Kitakyushu or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
