Get a dose of vitamin D at Utawara Beach. Once you've worked on your tan, stick around and watch the sky turn kaleidoscopic as the sun sets.
This Amami stretch of coastline is an ideal place to start your day of sightseeing. There's loads to experience in the area, like Torimori Beach, Sakibaru Beach, and Amami City Museum of History and Folklore. Take your time at Utawara Beach before hitting up these other fine attractions.