Another not-to-miss area of Yakushima, this beach is home to a mass sea turtle egg-laying at nights each August. During the rest of the year it is a beautiful beach and there are signs and a Sea Turtle center where visitors can learn about conservation efforts for these turtles. The signs are in English and Japanese and do a good job providing information if you are not lucky enough to be here during the actual activity. During egg-laying season, you must have reservations to go to the beach unless you are staying at one of the accommodations in Nagata, as the number of people is limited toas a conservation measure. Worth a stop year-round. Visited 4 December 2018.

Another tour favorite, was able to participate in half day bus tour and one of our stop is this place where the turtles have already laid their eggs and waiting for the hatchlings but we came afternoon and none but the wide hot sands and strong waves greeted us.