Best beaches in Shimabara

4 ranked beaches in Shimabara, Nagasaki Prefecture

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 Shimabara

1
Shimabara Bay Beach
Main accessible beach area along the Ariake Sea with wide coastal views
7.0
2
Shimabara Cove Beach
Small sheltered cove along rocky sections of the coast
7.0
3
Shimabara Hidden Flats
Tidal-influenced flat shoreline with unique landscape
7.0
4
Shimabara Quiet Shore
Less crowded stretch near main Shimabara coastline
7.0

What makes Shimabara's beaches stand out?

Shimabara sits in Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan and is home to 4 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 Shimabara or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.