Best beaches in Nanao

12 ranked beaches in Nanao, Ishikawa

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Nanao

1
Ishizaki Beach
Quiet coastal stretch near residential fishing areas
7.0
2
Kasashi Beach
Lesser-known sandy beach with peaceful atmosphere
7.0
3
Kodomari Beach
Local-friendly beach with safe calm waters
7.0
4
Koiji Beach (Nanao Bay)
Scenic and quieter alternative within the bay area
7.0
5
Nakajima Beach
Small beach used mostly by local residents
7.0
6
Nanao Bay Beach
Calm bay shoreline ideal for relaxed swimming and families
7.0
7
Notojima Beach
Main beach area on Notojima Island with scenic bay views
7.0
8
Notojima North Beach
Remote-feeling stretch with minimal development
7.0
9
Notojima South Beach
Less crowded section of Notojima coastline
7.0
10
Tsunegami Beach
Peaceful beach with wide views across Nanao Bay
7.0
11
Wakura Onsen Beach
Popular beach near hot spring resort area with calm bay waters
7.0
12
Wakura South Beach
Quiet extension of Wakura coastline away from crowds
7.0

What makes Nanao's beaches stand out?

Nanao sits in Ishikawa, Japan and is home to 12 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Nanao or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.