DiscoverYaima

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Ishigaki, Okinawa, Japan

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Tag: <span>swimming</span>

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Beaches of the Yaeyama Islands

What kind of day by the sea are you looking for? Yaeyama coasts range from managed swimming beaches to reef edges, long open shores and tide-dependent sandbars.

Stay safe in the Yaeyama islands

Japan is a very safe country to travel. The Japanese people would like to prevent insecurity and choose safe situations first. That makes travelling through Japan enjoyable. We made a list of possible hazards on the beaches and inside the ocean. Don’t worry, this list is mainly to make you conscious and to prevent unnecessary situations. […]