Enjoy the Kerama Islands, a sea paradise that can be reached on a day trip from Naha

The Kerama Islands are a collection of islands located about 40 km west of Okinawa Island. The number of islands is about 20 inhabited and uninhabited islands, of which four are inhabited islands. Access to the Kerama Islands is about 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport to Tomari Port, where there are ships to each island. From Tomari Port to each island, it is located in a convenient location of 35-50 minutes by high-speed boat and 70-120 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 clear sea, untouched pure white sandy beaches, and winter-only whale watching.

The charm of the Kerama Islands is the sea, after all.
Because of its beauty, it is known as "Kerama Blue" and attracts travelers and divers from all over the world.
The Kerama Islands are dotted with islands of varying sizes. Among them, the most popular are "Tokashikijima", "Zamamijima", and "Akajima", which have swimming beaches on each island. 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 on Tokashiki Island. Offshore there is an uninhabited island called Hanale, which is gaining popularity as a place for snorkeling. The waves are not often high, and you can observe beautiful corals even 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 relaxing mood. The entire beach has a crescent-shaped arc, and it can be said that it is a beautiful beach in terms of topography.
There are accommodations and green parks around the beach, and there are no large settlements around it. It can be said that it is a beach where even small children can enjoy it slowly. If you want to feel like a private beach, this beach is perfect.

Zamami Island is the second largest island in the Kerama Islands after Tokashiki Island. There is a Zamami village just outside Zamami Port, and there is the island's only supermarket, city hall, elementary and junior high school. The sea on such a homely island has different charms.

Ko Zamami Beach is located about 15 minutes from the Zamami village beyond the mountain slope. The most common access is by using a paid shuttle bus from Zamami Port.
It is known as one of the most transparent seas in the Kerama Islands, and it is crowded with many tourists every summer. Snorkeling is especially popular, and if you swim only a few meters from the sandy beach, you can observe sea creatures such as kurekumen, coral reefs, and Minokasago up close. Changing rooms, shower rooms, shops, etc. are also equipped, so families can spend time with peace of mind.

Ama Beach is a quiet beach in Ama Village on 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, so it is a quiet but convenient location. You can enjoy the sea in Toasa where the waves are calm and close to nature. In addition, sea turtles are settled on the beach, so if you are lucky, you can see sea turtles swim gently and climb up on the sandy beach.

Akajima, the second largest island belonging to Zamami Village, is located right in the southwestern part of Zamami Island. Akajima is connected to Geruma Island and Fukajijima Island by Ohashi, and you can freely travel between the islands by using a rental car or rental motorcycle.
At Aka Port, there is a white statue of the movie "I Want to Meet Marilyn", and it is known as one of the symbols of the island. Aka Island is also known for its inhabitation of "Kerama Zika", which is known as a national natural monument.

Kitahama Beach is the representative beach of Aka Island. Kitahama Beach is located just east of Akajima Island and is generally accessible by foot or rental cycle.
It is said that the height of transparency is no lower than that of old Zamami. Near the beach, dark green old growth forest grows and you can experience the nature of Okinawa with your whole body. It is a beach where you can enjoy snorkeling or take a leisurely look at the gradients of the sea at the shore.