Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.
Iojima Beach
Resort-area beach with relaxed atmosphere near Nagasaki
Kinkai Beach
Quiet rural bay beach with minimal development
Koyagi Island Beach
Quiet island beach close to city yet less visited
Kurohama Beach
Small secluded cove favored by locals for quiet visits
Mie Beach (Omura Bay Side)
Lesser-known beach area away from city crowds
Nomozaki Beach
Popular local beach with views toward Hashima Island
Nomozaki Coast Beach
Dramatic rocky shoreline with ocean views
Shirahama Beach (Nomozaki)
Clean and swimmable beach known for soft sand and calm waters
Shitsu Beach
Lesser-known sandy stretch near historic Sotome area
Sotome Beach
Peaceful northern coastline beach with low crowds
Takahama Beach
One of Nagasaki’s most iconic white sand beaches with clear waters
Takashima Beach
Easily accessible island beach popular for day trips
Wakimisaki Beach
Remote coastal spot near peninsula tip with rugged beauty
Nagasaki sits in Nagasaki Prefecture, 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 Nagasaki or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.
