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EEF Beach
A stretch of 2 km natural white sand beach along the eastern coast of Kumejima.
EEF Beach is one of Kumejima’s most iconic shorelines, situated along the island’s eastern coast. Stretching for about 2 kilometers, this vast natural beach sits among the acclaimed list of Japan’s 100 Most Beautiful Beaches.
The beach glitters with fine, brilliant white sand that gives away to a picture-perfect contrast of emerald-green sea. Many know this spot for its calm and shallow waters, making it an ideal getaway for swimming and snorkeling during the summer season. Depending on the tide, the beach shifts to take up a different look and feel you can can enjoy on a morning stroll at sunrise or as an inviting gentle sound bath of lapping waves under a starry night sky.
The surrounding beach neighborhood is developed with a full rolodex of handy spots like EN Resort Kumejima EEF Beach Hotel, plus diving shops, supermarkets, and restaurants to accommodate all your travel wants with ease.
Highlights
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A natural white sand beach located on the eastern coast of Kumejima, Okinawa.
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Selected as one of Japan’s 100 Most Beautiful Beaches.
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Fine white sands and stunning emerald-green waters.
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Calm and shallow, ideal for swimming and marine activities.
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Surrounded by hotels, diving shops, and restaurants for added convenience.
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Calm waves and a long stretch of pure white sand make this beach especially captivating.
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Dramatic landscapes earning a spot among Japan’s 100 Most Beautiful Beaches.
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The emerald-green sea and pristine white sands create a stunning contrast.
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Is free Wi-Fi available in the area?
No free Wi-Fi available.
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Are coin lockers available?
Not available.
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Are there restrooms nearby?
There is a public restroom.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- イーフビーチ
- Postal Code
- 901-3108
- Address
- Higa, Kumejimacho, Shimajirigun, Okinawa
- Telephone
- 098-851-7973 (Kumejimacho Tourist Association)
- Closed
- Free to walk
- Hours
- Walk anytime
- Admission
- Free
- Access
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(1) About 20 minutes by car from Kumejima Airport
(2) From Kumejima Airport, take the Kumejima Town Bus (Airport Line) and get off at either “EEF Information Plaza” or “EEF Beach Hotel-mae”; approximately a 3-minute walk from the stop - Official Website
- Official Website (Japanese)