Ara Beach
アーラ浜26°19′ N 126°46′ EBeach
Ara Beach is a quiet cove on Kume-jima's south side that hills ring at the end of a mountain road, and it has toilets and parking with no showers; the town advises leaving before sunset because the road back gets dark.
Kume's town office says Ara has the feel of a private beach, with few visitors and hills all round, and you reach it on a mountain road. The sand is made of big grains of coral and shell, so bring sandals. The town calls it a popular sunset spot and suggests starting back before the light goes, since the road back gets dark.
Before you swim
- The sand is coarse coral and shell, hard on bare feet
- The road back gets dark, so the town advises leaving before sunset
December to March
The tourism association describes December to February as mostly cloudy with a strong north wind, miinishi, that makes 15–20 °C air feel colder. The Japan Meteorological Agency's 1991–2020 normal for the sea south of Kume-jima sits at about 22 °C in February.
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Worth knowing
- Wear reef shoes or sandals on the coarse sand.
- Ride or drive out in daylight and head home before sunset, as the town advises.
FAQ
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Are there showers at Ara Beach on Kume Island?
No. Ara Beach has toilets and parking only, according to Kumejima Town.
Is Ara Beach worth visiting in winter?
The tourism association describes December to February as mostly cloudy with a strong north wind, miinishi, that makes 15–20 °C air feel colder. The Japan Meteorological Agency's 1991–2020 normal for the sea south of Kume-jima sits at about 22 °C in February.
Is Ara Beach safe?
Know these before you swim at Ara Beach: the sand is coarse coral and shell, hard on bare feet; the road back gets dark, so the town advises leaving before sunset.
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