Since the opening of "Kouri Ohashi", which connects the remote island of Okinawa, Yagaji Island, and Kouri Island, many tourists are rushing to Kouri Island in Nakijin Village in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa.

Of the people who come and go, the couple that is especially noticeable is the couple. Is this because Kouri Island is called Koijima?

Or maybe it's because I don't have a girlfriend...

こんにちは。沖縄在住7年目に突入したライターふっさんです。今回はカップルもよく訪れる、古宇利島にある主要のビーチ4カ所をご紹介します。それぞれの特徴にご注目ください！

Best for swimming! Kouri Beach is a very popular place for families with children

Cross Kouri Ohashi and first see Kouri Beach Is the most popular beach on Kouri Island. Around 11:00 am in the middle of March when I visited for coverage, many tourists were already busy.

人気の理由は、橋のすぐ近くであることに加え、海水浴をするのに最適だからでしょう。

Because Kouri Beach is a shallow artificial beach. Because there are few corals and rocks, children and women are less likely to be injured or drowned.

また、無料駐車場の近くにシャワーやトイレなどの施設が整い、お食事処やお土産売り場、沖縄で人気のブルーシールアイスクリームまであります。

安全なビーチに、整った施設。将来奥さんと子どもを連れて古宇利ビーチで泳いだ後、せがまれながらブルーシールを買う夢ができました。いつになるのかわからないけど…。

Note that there are no observers except in the summer. In addition, there is no sea difference and there is no designated swimming area. Be careful when bathing in the sea, as you will be responsible.

The highlight is the heart lock made by wave erosion! "Tinu beach"

Tinu beach Is a beach located in the northern part of Kouri Island. The highlight is the "heart lock" that has become a hot topic in JAL commercials. At first glance, the rock cut by the erosion of the waves looks like the letter Y, and when you move to the position where the two rocks overlap, the space between the rocks looks like an inverted heart shape.

Generally, the rock called Heart Rock is on the right side. Many tourists visit to see Heart Rock, not for swimming.

しかし、駐車場からビーチまでの道のりが少々大変。

Be careful of your feet while using the handrails as you will descend a poorly maintained, steep road. Also, slippers and sandals are dangerous to slip. Put on your shoes until you get to the beach.

If you're a couple, it's a good idea for men to come down first and support women. I got off the star alone. There is nothing but nature as it is a natural beach, and there is no toilet, shower or vending machine unless you return to the parking lot. Be careful when bathing in the sea, as there are no observers throughout the year.

I prayed with all my strength when I heard the rumor that it would be fulfilled.

Ideal for snorkeling! Is there a piece of shellfish in the pot hall at "Tokeihama"?

North of Kouri Island, close to Heart Rock Tokei beach Is famous for the rocks with large round holes called "potholes" and the "peace shell" that you can see in your hands.

さらに海の透明度が高く、熱帯魚が泳いでいることから、シュノーケリングに向いてるビーチ。天然ビーチで足元がゴツゴツしているため、マリンブーツがあると安心です。

This hole in the rock is called a pothole, and it seems that a cavity like this can be created by carving stones and red clay washed by the waves.

I gazed into the pothole to get the piece shell, but there was only a rounded coral. I pray that I'll be surely found next time when I come with her in the future.

Free and paid parking, few showers. It can be crowded in the summer. Also, since there are no observers throughout the year, please be aware of safety and enjoy yourself.

Think of the Okinawan Adam and Eve legends at Chigunu Beach

Last but not least is the natural secluded beach "Cigunu beach" is.

This big rocky place "Cape Silasa" It is called Chigunu Beach and is spread under the rocky area.

これまで古宇利島で紹介したビーチの中では、最も小規模です。また、周辺に駐車場やシャワー・トイレなどの設備が一切ないこともあり、海水浴をするのは地元民がほとんど。訪れたときには海外のワイルドな方が数名いました。

Still, the reason this beach is so famous is because there are myths that originated from humankind. It's a legend of the Okinawan version of Adam and Eve.

Discover this cave on the way to the promenade from the road to Cape Silasa! This is called the "Starting Cave" and it is said that men and women from mythology lived in this place. When I actually entered the cave, I felt a sacred atmosphere.

I thought about my future wife and my Eve here. When visiting, it is recommended to park your car at the parking lot of Kouri Beach and then walk. It will arrive in about 5 minutes.

 

It is the place of the beach introduced this time.

Each beach If you search online, you will see only "Kouri, Nakijin-mura, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa", and you cannot know the exact address. If you search on Google Map, Kouri Beach and Chigunu Beach will be displayed. Look for "Heart Rock" on the beach of Tine, and on "Seaside Beach & Parlor" for the beach of Tokei.

 

恋愛祈願をしながら古宇利島のビーチを周遊してきました。

Finally, a cafe located at the foot of Kouri Ohashi Rice bowl factory I tried to draw a Koi no Shima fortune...

なんと…！大吉！！

The best smile today. It seems that you can meet your ideal lover.

If you are wondering where to go among the four main beaches on Kouri Island, please compare the characteristics of each beach. If you want to swim in the sea, you can go to Kouri Beach, if you want to see Heart Rock, you can go to Tinu Beach, if you are interested in snorkeling looking for potholes and peace shells, you can go to Tokei Beach. If you want to enter the beginning of the cave, go to Chigunu beach.

We hope you will fully experience the charm of nature on Kouri Island, and hopefully make your trip to Okinawa again.

 

[Basic Information] Kouri Beach
Parking: Free/Paid parking (200 yen a day)
Shower: yes
Toilet: Yes

Tinu beach
Parking: 4 paid parking lots (100-300 yen a day)
Shower: yes
Toilet: Yes

Tokei beach
Parking: Free/Paid parking (300 yen per day)
Shower: yes
Toilet: Yes

Chigunu beach
Parking: None (use Kouri Beach parking lot)
Shower: none
Toilet: None

(Photograph cooperation/ OKINAWA GRIT )