Best beaches in Yamada

9 ranked beaches in Yamada, Iwate

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 Yamada

1
Funakoshi Bay Beach
Protected waters
7.0
2
Funakoshi Beach
Wide sandy beach popular locally
7.0
3
Funakoshi Hidden Cove
Small cove
7.0
4
Orikasa Beach
Quiet stretch
7.0
5
Orikasa Hidden Cove
Secluded inlet
7.0
6
Oura Beach
Accessible sandy stretch
7.0
7
Oura Hidden Shore
Quiet extension
7.0
8
Yamada Bay Beach
Sheltered bay waters
7.0
9
Yamada North Pebble Beach
Low-traffic area
7.0

What makes Yamada's beaches stand out?

Yamada sits in Iwate, Japan and is home to 9 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 Yamada or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.