VIDEO: Return to Kouri Island, Okinawa

Kouri Beach (Photo by Shoji Kudaka)

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.

Kouri Bridge (Photo by Shoji Kudaka)

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

(Photo by Shoji Kudaka)

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

(Photo by Shoji Kudaka)

underwater (Photo by Shoji Kudaka)

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