Takahama beach has the clearest water and the whitest sand in all of Japan and one of the best known beaches of the Goto Islands, attracting visitors

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Takahama beach has the clearest water and the whitest sand in all of Japan and one of the best known beaches of the Goto Islands, attracting visitors from all over the country despite its remote location. The beach overlooks the Sagano Islands and its sandbar provides a calm shallow swimming area. Silvery sand sparkles through clear water, with surrounding greenery completing the perfect coastal scene. Named among Japan’s top 100 natural beaches and top 80 swimming beaches Takahama is popular with locals as well as tourists. Its famous waters of brilliant shades of blue change hue throughout the day.

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Location: Takahama Beach Resort, Takahamamachi, Nagasaki, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan
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