Hoshisuna no Hama Beach
Uehara, Taketomi Town (Iriomote Island)
A rocky beach with calm, shallow water, Hoshisuna no Hama Beach is a popular sea bathing spot among families with children. In addition, the beach offers a great snorkeling experience, too. The highlight of this beach is hoshisuna -- star-shaped sand particles that are actually shells of tiny marine creatures called foraminifera.
- Area： Yaeyama Islands
