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Aiyaru Beach
アイヤル浜Okinawa
An undeveloped beach on Taketomi Island's east coast, reached via an unpaved track locally nicknamed "Butterfly Road"; the name means "east beach/east field" in the local dialect. Strong currents next to a ferry channel make swimming prohibited, but it's a known star-sand collecting spot and one of the island's few sunrise-facing shores. Typhoon season runs roughly June to October, and a passing storm can cancel ferries, flights and all marine activity across the islands at a day's notice — check the forecast before you rely on this stop.
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.2· 198 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free — an undeveloped beach with no showers, toilets or shop, and therefore no charge.
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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Daily Open 24 hours
How to get there
follow unpaved "butterfly road" east from village center, rental bicycle recommended, no shade
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