Best beaches in Nichinan

13 ranked beaches in Nichinan, Miyazaki

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 Nichinan

1
Aburatsu Beach
Accessible beach near port town with local popularity
7.0
2
Aburatsu Hidden Beach
Lesser-known sandy stretch near Aburatsu away from crowds
7.0
3
Horikiri Hidden Cove
Small tucked-away cove near Horikiri with minimal visitors
7.0
4
Horikiri Pass Beach
Coastal viewpoint area with rugged shoreline and ocean vistas
7.0
5
Nichinan Coast Beach
Dramatic coastal stretch known for cliffs and panoramic ocean views
7.0
6
Nichinan Rocky Shore Beach
Quiet rocky shoreline offering natural coastal scenery
7.0
7
Oshima Hidden Bay
Secluded bay on Oshima Island with pristine surroundings
7.0
8
Oshima Island Beach
Offshore island beach offering natural scenery and isolation
7.0
9
Sun Messe Nichinan Beach
Popular beach area near Sun Messe with scenic coastline and visitor access
7.0
10
Udo Beach
Coastal area near Udo Shrine featuring rugged rock formations
7.0
11
Udo Hidden Cove
Small coastal cove with dramatic rock formations near Udo
7.0
12
Udo South Coast Beach
Less visited rugged coastline south of Udo Shrine
7.0
13
Udo South Cove
Quiet coastal cove south of Udo area with dramatic rock formations
7.0

What makes Nichinan's beaches stand out?

Nichinan sits in Miyazaki, Japan and is home to 13 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 Nichinan or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.