OKINAWA
Kouri Beach

Kouri Beach (Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

Kouri Island is a relaxing getaway from Okinawa’s main island with beautiful beaches to help you disconnect from the busy world and reconnect with nature.

The small island spans approximately approx. 773 acres of land in a 4.9-mile circumference and has six beaches to enjoy.

on the way to Kouri Bridge

Kouri Bridge (Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

Kouri Bridge and beach

Kouri Bridge (Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

Kouri Bridge

Kouri Bridge (Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

Check out the crystal clear waters at Kouri Beach and Chigunu Hama. Don’t forget to snap a photo with the famous heart rock formation at Teenu Hama (or Tiinu Hama) before you do a bit of snorkeling in the shallow water.

Tokei Hama is a great spot for a quiet swim. And for an amazing view Tomiyaa-ato is the place to go on Kouri Island.

The island is a beautiful place for a day trip. Don’t miss it while on Okinawa!

Chigunu Hama

Chigunu Hama

(Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

Chigunu Hama

(Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

Chigunu Hama

(Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

Chigunu Hama

(Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

  • GPS Coordinates: 26.696491, 128.014808

  • *No parking space available on site. I utilized the parking space in Sorahashi Roadside Station (26.696376, 128.018757) and took a five-minute walk.

Teenu Hama

Teenu Hama

(Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

Teenu Hama

(Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

Teenu Hama

(Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

Teenu Hama

(Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

Teenu Hama

(Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

Teenu Hama

(Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

underwater

underwater (Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

underwater

underwater (Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

underwater

underwater (Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

underwater

underwater (Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

underwater

underwater (Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

underwater

underwater (Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

  • GPS Coordinates: 26.713698, 128.014807

  • Parking is 200 yen. There are several parking spaces around the area and their fees vary around several hundred yen, according to several travel sites.

Tokei Hama

Tokei Hama

(Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

Tokei Hama

(Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

Tokei Hama

(Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

  • GPS Coordinates: 26.713574, 128.018811

  • Parking costs 300 yen.

Toomiyaa / Amajafubaru Rural Park

Toomiyaa/Amajafubaru Rural Park

(Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

Toomiyaa/Amajafubaru Rural Park

(Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

Toomiyaa/Amajafubaru Rural Park

(Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

Toomiyaa/Amajafubaru Rural Park

(Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

Toomiyaa/Amajafubaru Rural Park

(Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

  • GPS Coordinates: 26.707263, 128.017595

  • Free Parking Space Available

Café Paru Paro

Café Paru Paro exterior

(Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

Café Paru Paro sign

(Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

Café Paru Paro food

(Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

Café Paru Paro food

(Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

Café Paru Paro food

(Photo by Shoji Kudaka/Stripes Okinawa)

  • GPS Coordinates: 26.698235, 128.018997                                      

  • Hours: 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.

  • Closed on Mon. and Tue.

Shoji Kudaka is a writer based in Okinawa. Kudaka covers travel, food and culture for Stars and Stripes Okinawa. When he is not exploring the stunning local beaches or going on treks through jungles and caves, you can find him trying out new recipes he shares online and in the paper.

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