Best beaches in Kanoya

5 ranked beaches in Kanoya, Kagoshima

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 Kanoya

1
Hamada Beach
Relaxed coastal spot with open bay views
7.0
2
Kanoya Beach
Popular local beach with gentle bay waters
7.0
3
Kihoku Beach
Calm and shallow waters ideal for families
7.0
4
Nishihara Beach
Low-key sandy stretch rarely visited by tourists
7.0
5
Uchinoura Bay Beach
Peaceful bay corner with very gentle waters
7.0

What makes Kanoya's beaches stand out?

Kanoya sits in Kagoshima, Japan and is home to 5 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 Kanoya or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.