Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) โ a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Amura Beach
Quiet beach with gentle waters popular among locals
Funatsu Beach
Accessible coastal spot with calm shallow waters
Hakoishi Beach
Rocky shoreline offering rugged coastal views
Misumi East Cove
Small protected cove away from main tourist areas
Misumi West Port Beach
Coastal beach near historic port area with scenic inland sea views
Nagahama Beach
Lesser-known sandy stretch with minimal crowds
Okoshiki Coast Beach
Iconic tidal landscape known for sand patterns during low tide
Oura Hidden Beach
Small hidden bay with quiet surroundings and limited access
Shiranui Coast Beach
Coastal area known for calm waters and local fishing scenery
Sumiyoshi Natural Beach
One of the few natural sandy stretches in the Uto Peninsula area
Tsurumi Beach
Pebble shoreline offering peaceful coastal atmosphere
Uto sits in Kumamoto Prefecture, Japan and is home to 11 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index โ 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 Uto or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
