Enjoy the Kerama Islands, a paradise of the sea where you can go on a day trip from Naha

The Kerama Islands are a group of islands located about 40 km west of Okinawa Island. There are about 20 islands, including manned islands and uninhabited islands, four of which are inhabited islands. Access to the Kerama Islands is about a 15-minute drive from Naha Airport to Tomari Port, where there are ships to each island. From Tomari Port, each island is in a good location, 35 to 50 minutes by high-speed boat and 70 to 120 minutes by ferry. Under these conditions, you can fully enjoy the charm of the island on a day trip.
In addition, the Kerama Islands were designated as a national park in March 2014. Many tourists visit every year, such as the highly transparent sea, untouched pure white sandy beaches, and winter-only whale watching.

The charm of the Kerama Islands is the sea.
Because of its beauty, it is known as "Kerama Blue" and attracts travelers and divers around the world.
The Kerama Islands are dotted with islands of various sizes. Among them, the most popular ones are Tokashiki Island, Zamami Island, and Akajima, each of which has swimming beaches. Each beach has a different charm and there are various ways to enjoy it.

Aharen Beach is a white sand beach that spreads out in front of the village of Aharen, Tokashiki Island. Offshore, there is an uninhabited island called Hanare, which is gaining popularity as a place for snorkeling. The waves do not often rise, and beautiful corals can be observed in shallow waters.

The beach is the second largest beach on Tokashiki Island after Aharen Beach.
It is a secret beach where there are fewer people than Aharen Beach, and you can enjoy a quiet and relaxed mood. The entire beach has a crescent-shaped arc, making it a beautiful topographical beach.
There are accommodations and green parks around the beach, and there are no large settlements around the beach. It can be said that it is a beach where even small children can enjoy it slowly. If you want to enjoy a private beach, this kind of beach is the perfect place.

Zamami Island is the second largest island in the Kerama Islands after Tokashiki Island. Immediately from Zamami Port, there is the Zamami Village, and there are only supermarkets, city halls, elementary and junior high schools on the island. Each sea on such a homely island has a different charm.

Kozamami Beach is located about 15 minutes from the Zamami village, beyond the mountain slope. Access is most common to use a paid shuttle bus that departs from Zamami Port.
It is known as one of the most transparent seas in the Kerama Islands, and is crowded with many tourists every summer. Snorkeling is particularly popular, and if you start swimming just a few meters from the sandy beach, you can observe sea creatures such as creek manomies, coral reefs, and Minokasago. Facilities such as changing rooms, shower rooms, and shops are also available, so families can spend time with peace of mind.

Ama Beach is a quiet beach in the Ama village of Zamami Island. Access to Ama Village is about a 15-minute walk from Zamami Port. There are lodges and campsites near the beach, and there are shops, making it a quiet and convenient location. It is shallow, gentle waves, and you can enjoy the sea in a state close to nature. In addition, sea turtles settle on the beach, and if you're lucky, you can see sea turtles swimming calmly and climb up to the sandy beach.

Located right in the southwestern part of Zamami Island, Akajima, the second largest island in Zamami Village. Aka Island is connected to Geruma Island and Fukajijima by Ohashi. If you use a rental car or rental motorcycle, you can freely travel between the islands.
In Aka Port, there is a statue of Shiro in the movie "I Want to Meet Marilyn" and is known as one of the symbols of the island. Aka Island is also known for its inhabited by "Keramajika", a national natural monument.

Kitahama Beach is the representative beach of Aka Island. Kitahama Beach is located just east of Aka Island, and it is common to access it on foot or by rental cycles.
It is said that the high transparency is as good as old Zamami. Near the beach, dark green old growth forest grows thick, so you can experience Okinawan nature with your whole body. It is a beach where you can enjoy snorkeling or looking at the gradation of the sea at the shore.