Nagahama Beach is an impressive cliff beach located just north of the famous Onjuku township. The hike takes about 30 mins in total (see the maps below), and is well worth the effort. First, you need to walk about 5-10 mins on the dirt road towards Koura Beach. There is public car parking off the main road about 100m downhill from the start of this dirt road. The hiking trail over the hill to Nagahama Beach starts from Koura Beach, and it takes about 20 mins. The trail is often overgrown with lush vegetation, but there are ropes where slopes are slippery and narrow.

September is the best month to visit this beach, as it is still hot enough to enjoy this scenic beach with warm water of 26C/79F, however it can be enjoyed year-round. It is best to avoid a day with a southerly wind as the sea gets rough.

While you are in the area, we also recommend checking out Ohazuki Coast for the scenic views. Depending on the rainfall, there is sometimes a little waterfall on the left side of the beach. There is a car park by the road where the path to Ohazuki Coast starts, and it’s a 5 minute easy walk.

Nagahama Beach is located under 2 hours from central Tokyo by car via the Tokyo Bay Aqua Line.

For those who want to stay overnight rather than doing a day trip, we recommend Secret Break Hebara, a private house which overlooks the Pacific Ocean. This house has the interior theme “Mozambique”, where the owner used to live.