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Japan · Kagoshima

Best beaches in Minamisatsuma

6 ranked beaches in Minamisatsuma, Kagoshima

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Minamisatsuma

  1. 1

    Akase Beach

    Underrated sandy beach with peaceful atmosphere

    7.0
  2. 2

    Fukiagehama Beach

    One of Japan’s longest sandy beaches with strong surf culture

    7.0
  3. 3

    Kasasa Beach

    Quiet coastal escape with dramatic open sea views

    7.0
  4. 4

    Kaseda Beach

    Wide open sands popular for sunset walks

    7.0
  5. 5

    Nomamisaki Beach

    Dramatic coastal cliffs near Cape Nomamisaki

    7.0
  6. 6

    Oura Beach

    Lesser-known sandy cove with open sea exposure

    7.0

What makes Minamisatsuma's beaches stand out?

Minamisatsuma sits in Kagoshima, Japan and is home to 6 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 Minamisatsuma or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.