[Kouri Bridge Travel Guide] Enjoy Spectacular Views of a Beautiful Sea Stretching as Far as the Eye Can See

Kouri Beach is located right near Kouri Bridge, at the entrance to Kouri Island.
It is a classic beach on Kouri Island and bustles with many tourists.
One of the charms of Kouri Beach is that you can look up at Kouri Bridge from a close distance below, making it a great spot to enjoy both the beautiful sea and the magnificent bridge together.

Located just after crossing onto Kouri Island, Kouri Ocean Tower features an observation floor, a restaurant, and more.
You can enjoy a museum where you can learn about the history of Kouri Island, a shell museum displaying shells collected from around the world, and a shop selling souvenirs.
Because the observation floor is set at a high point, one of its main attractions is the panoramic view looking down over Kouri Bridge and the beautiful sea.

Chura Terrace is a complex facility near Kouri Bridge on the Yagaji Island side, with restaurants and souvenir shops.
What is especially recommended is the terrace seating at the restaurants.
The local specialty dishes you can enjoy while looking out over the beautiful sea and the magnificent Kouri Bridge are excellent.
The view of Kouri Bridge enjoyed in this pleasant location has a unique charm you will not find elsewhere.

Located on high ground on Kouri Island, Kouri Ocean Tower is a sightseeing spot marked by its white tower, which creates an exquisite contrast with the beautiful sea known as Kouri Blue.
The tower, said to be designed with the image of a sail after likening the island to a sailing ship, stands 82 meters above sea level. There are indoor observation floors on the second and third floors, and an ocean deck on the rooftop.
Both the ocean deck, where you can feel wrapped in the sea breeze and enjoy an open feeling like standing at the bow of a large passenger ship, and the indoor observation floors, where the scenery through the large windows looks like a painting, are highly recommended.

Among the spots on Kouri Island, which has long been known as the Island of Love, this is an especially popular romantic power spot.
The highlight is Heart Rock, where two rocks jutting out into the sea and shaped over many years by the waves overlap to look like a heart.
Many people search for the perfect angle to make it look like a beautiful heart and take photos, and it is also known as an excellent photo spot.
The clear and beautiful sea and white sandy beach also make it a popular swimming beach.

This beach has pure white sand stretching out to the left and right of the bridge, and swimming is usually possible from around late April each year. It also has restrooms and showers (for a fee), and lifeguards are on duty, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind.
During the swimming season, rental beach equipment such as parasols is available. There is also a full range of marine leisure activities such as banana boats and jet skis, drawing many visitors who come to enjoy the beach.

Located in the northern part of the small island of Kouri Island, which has a circumference of Approx. 8 km, this beach lies farther in from Tinu Beach, where the heart-shaped rock known as Heart Rock can be found.
It is a beautiful beach where coral remains, divided into eastern and western sections by a small peninsula.
The water is shallow, and except at low tide, swimming is possible. Since tropical fish can also be seen here, it is popular as a snorkeling spot.

A natural beach located in the southern part of the small island of Kouri Island, which is Approx. 8 km around.
In Ryukyu mythology, it is said that a man and woman lived in a semi-cave at Chigunu Beach, and their descendants prospered and became the ancestors of the Ryukyu people. For this reason, the area is cherished by locals as a power spot with the Cave of Beginnings.

L LOTA is a restaurant on Kouri Island, Approx. 90 minutes by car from Okinawa Main Island.
Located on high ground with a 270-degree spectacular view, it looks out over the emerald-green sea.
The glass-walled, open interior lets you fully enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings, and there is also terrace seating where you can feel the pleasant breeze.

Kouri Island, located in northern Okinawa, is a popular sightseeing spot often called the North Shore of Okinawa.
KOURI SHRIMP, located in the southern part of this small island surrounded by a beautiful emerald-green sea, is a specialty shop for Hawaii's famous garlic shrimp.
The large shrimp are finished with an original spice blend featuring a bold garlic flavor, and the rich seasoning pairs perfectly with rice or alcohol.

This ocean-view cafe restaurant stands on a hill on the northern side of Kouri Island in Okinawa Prefecture, and also has accommodations limited to one group per day.
From the terrace, you can enjoy a panoramic sea view and savor island ingredients while gazing at the horizon stretching all the way to sunset.
Its convenient location near Heart Rock, one of Kouri Island's popular sightseeing spots, is another plus.

Located on Kouri Island, known for its beautiful emerald-green sea and white sandy beaches, this is the first Daiwa Roynet Hotels resort hotel with all-suite rooms and ocean views in every room.
The spacious guest rooms, each 67.4 square meters, have an open yet calming atmosphere.
From your favorite spot, whether the private balcony, bathroom, or daybed by the window, you can look out over the blue sea, the sky, and a star-filled night sky while enjoying a luxurious stay that can only be experienced here.

This luxury hotel stands on a hill on Kouri Island, a remote island that can be reached by bridge from Okinawa Main Island, and is known for its spectacular ocean views from every guest room.
Rooms range from Approx. 48 square meters to suite-style rooms of over 140 square meters, and every room offers an exclusive view of the cobalt-blue sea filling the windows.
The restaurant in the hotel is a sister restaurant of La BOMBANCE, a creative Japanese restaurant in Nishi-Azabu, Tokyo. The creative Japanese cuisine crafted by a chef whose work has been featured in the Michelin Guide is popular for making full use of local ingredients such as Okinawa's premium branded pork and vegetables grown in northern Okinawa.

Kouri Island in northern Okinawa, surrounded by an emerald-green sea and white sandy beaches, is a popular spot where you can easily enjoy rich nature, even though it is a remote island, because it is connected to Okinawa Main Island by bridge.
Opened in September 2024, YAWN YARD Kouri Island is an accommodation facility based on the concept of a stayable garden.
It is divided into two areas, sea, close to the ocean, and hill, on slightly elevated ground, and all eight rooms are independent private villas where you can relax without worrying about being seen by others.