Isso Beach
一湊海水浴場
A white-sand beach in a curving bay on Yakushima's north coast. The waves are gentle, the water is clear, and the shallows have corals and tropical fish. It is the island's most popular sea bathing beach.
Isso Beach lies in the Isso area of northern Yakushima, a curving bay embraced by headlands. The sand is white, the waves are gentle and the water is clear. Corals and tropical fish can be seen in the shallows, making it good for swimming and snorkelling. It is also one of the few family-friendly beaches on the island. A sea bathing season runs in summer, with toilets and showers available. The nearby Isso fishing port is famous for "kubiori saba" (neck-snapped mackerel), which you can sample at local canteens. Entry is free. It is about 20 minutes by car from Miyanoura. Be careful of sea conditions after typhoons.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Shitoko Banyan Park
- Yakushima Environmental Culture Village Center
- Nagata Inakahama Beach
- Jomon Sugi
- Shiratani Unsuikyo
- Wilson Stump
- Taikoiwa Rock
- Mount Miyanoura