Kohama Island - Minamikazehana Beach (Utah Beach)
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What is Minamikazehana Beach (Utah Beach)?
This beach is located in the south of Kohama Island. It is more like a tidal flat than a beach, and at low tide it dries up to become a rocky beach.
The ocean has a bay-like topography, so the waves and tides are calm, but on the other hand, the water is shallow, so it is good for playing by the water, but it may not be suitable for snorkeling.
This may be a good place to relax and enjoy your time off-season, listening to the sound of waves without being disturbed by anyone! The beach faces south and there is no shade, so be sure to take precautions against the heat (sun)!
Looking at the beautiful blue gradient,We recommend sitting by the beach and relaxing.
For snorkeling, places such as Phantom Island, around Shihsi lagoon, and Tumal Beach are recommended.
Click here for recommended snorkeling tours
Directions to Minamikazehana Beach (Uta Beach)
Located about a 30-minute walk or 18-minute drive from Kohama Port, it is a spot where you can stop by on a whim when you visit Kohama Island.
You may also want to rent a bicycle and head there.
Details of Minamikazehana Beach
| Location | Kohama, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama County, Okinawa Prefecture, JapanView on Map) |
| Access | Approximately 30 minutes on foot or 18 minutes by car from Obama Port |
| parking lot | nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta) |
| toilet | nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta) |
| Business Hours | - |
Recommended sightseeing spots around Minamikazehana Beach (Utah Beach)
sugar road
This popular spot was used as a filming location for the popular TV drama "Churasan. For locals, it is an ordinary road, but the drama has made it a popular tourist spot.
As the name suggests, sugarcane fields stretch out on both sides of the road, and the blue ocean can be seen in the distance. The scenery, which gives a sense of depth, is sure to be a hit on social networking sites, so why not enjoy taking pictures?
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| Access | Approximately 20 minutes on foot or 5 minutes by car from Obama Port |
| parking lot | - |
| toilet | nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta) |
| Business Hours | - |
Tumal Beach
This beach can be easily reached on foot from Obama Port, and is a spot where you can spend a relaxing time looking out at the ocean. Because of the shallow water, this is a place to enjoy playing in the water rather than swimming or snorkeling.
The ferry terminal is also close by, so you can wait and watch the arrival of your ferry.Yes.It is popular as the most convenient beach on Kohama Island.
| Location | 3208-11, Kohama, Taketomi-cho, Yaeyama-gun, Okinawa, Japan (in Japanese history)Map(See in.) |
| Access | 10 minutes walk or 5 minutes drive from Obama Port |
| parking lot | ant |
| toilet | nashi (Pyrus pyrifolia, esp. var. culta) |
| Business Hours | - |
Here are some recommended activities to enjoy on Kohama Island
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