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Japan · Kōchi Prefecture

Best beaches in Kuroshio

3 ranked beaches in Kuroshio, Kōchi Prefecture

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 Kuroshio

  1. 1

    Irino Beach

    One of Shikoku’s most iconic surf beaches with wide open sands

    7.0
  2. 2

    Saga Beach

    Consistent surf and long coastline with fewer crowds than Irino

    7.0
  3. 3

    Ukibuchi Beach

    Quiet surf-friendly stretch overshadowed by nearby famous beaches

    7.0

What makes Kuroshio's beaches stand out?

Kuroshio sits in Kōchi Prefecture, Japan and is home to 3 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 Kuroshio or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.