Nagata Inakahama Beach
Inakahama Beach is one of the precious few sand beaches in Yakushima. It is known as the largest site in the north pacific where sea turtles come to lay their eggs, and is registered by the Ramsar Convention as valuable wetlands.
From June to mid-July, the beach welcomes the peak season for loggerhead turtles to lay their eggs, and at its peak, you can see more than 20 large loggerhead turtles with a total length of 1 meter or more overnight.
From June to mid-July, the beach welcomes the peak season for loggerhead turtles to lay their eggs, and at its peak, you can see more than 20 large loggerhead turtles with a total length of 1 meter or more overnight.
View scenic routes that include this spot
REFRESHING BREEZE IN GREEN STILLNESSMore Information about Nagata Inakahama Beach
Street address
- Nagata, Yakushima-cho, Kumage-gun, Kagoshima
Access
Route1
- Around 28 minutes by car from Miyanoura
Route2
- Around 54 minutes by car from Anbo
Opening Hours
- Open throughout the year. However, when turtle watching, you have to obey the observation rules and guidelines.
Closed
- Open throughout the year. However, when turtle watching, you have to obey the observation rules and guidelines.
Best season
- Mar., Apr., May, Jun., Jul., Aug., Sep., Oct., Nov.
Point
- To see the sea turtles, please participate in observation parties, and follow the guidance from staff.
Spots around
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Nishi-Oyama Station
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Kagoshima City Aquarium “Io-world”
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Forest in Black Current Mangrove Park
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Tosenkyo Somen Nagashi
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Ibusuki no Tamatebako JR Kyushu limited express Kagoshima-chuo Station – Ibusuki Station
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Seibu Rindo Forest Path
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Fushime Coast
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Kirishima-jingu Shrine
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Sakura-jima
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Shiratani Unsuikyo Ravine
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Uenohara Jomon no Mori Museum
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Kagoshima Airport
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Sengan-en Garden
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Chiran Peace Museum
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Tsurumaru Castle Ruins (Goromon Gate)
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Ryugu Shrine
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Lake Ikeda
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Ogawa Falls
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Hayato no Kaze JR Kyushu Limited Express
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Sunamushi Onsen Saraku
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Ohko-no-taki Waterfall
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View Chiringashima from the Uomidake Observatory
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Kirishima Open-Air Museum
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Fish market tour