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Tokashiku Beach

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Tokashiku Beach

渡嘉志久ビーチ

Okinawa

A quiet horseshoe bay on Tokashiki with clear reef-sheltered shallows — known as the "turtle beach" because green sea turtles graze just offshore. 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.

Why it's hidden

The calmer, less-known sibling of Aharen, where you can snorkel with wild sea turtles.

Best season
Summer
Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.6· 496 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Beach itself is free; all Tokashiki Island visitors pay a separate ¥100 round-trip environmental tax.
Nearest station
Tokashiki Port + shuttle
Website
vill.tokashiki.okinawa.jp

Today

9:00–18:00¥100

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Tags

beachswimmingwildlifeisland

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