Furuzamami Beach
古座間味ビーチ26°13′ N 127°19′ EBeach
Furuzamami Beach lies 1.4 km from Zamami Port and is Zamami-jima's main swimming beach, where coral and tropical fish sit a few metres off the sand and the Michelin Green Guide gives two stars; the showers and rentals open only in summer.
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Furuzamami curves for 700 to 800 m along the south-east shore of Zamami, facing Tokashiki across the channel, and the village counts it among its three lifeguarded beaches along with Ama and Nishibama on Aka. The reef starts almost at your feet. A few metres out the bottom falls away, and that edge is where the big coral heads and the fish gather, which is why the Michelin Green Guide gives the beach two stars.
The village keeps swimmers inside a marked area of about 100 by 100 m and sends lifeguards out to a known danger spot, so read the signs on arrival. Out of season the showers and beach houses close, so bring water and a towel from the village.
Before you swim
- The bottom drops off steeply a few metres from the sand
- The swimming area measures about 100 by 100 m, and swimming outside it needs a guide
- Village lifeguards patrol a named danger spot here, Zamami-shiru
- Habu-kurage box jellyfish: the prefecture's alert ran from 1 June to 30 September in 2026
- Smoking, alcohol and taking shells or coral are banned on the beach
December to March
The beach faces south toward Tokashiki, away from the winter north wind. The showers and rentals stop after summer, and the village has reported people swimming out of season with no lifeguards on duty. The Japan Meteorological Agency's 1991–2020 normal for the sea south of the Okinawa main island sits at about 22 °C through February.
Snorkelling · 5/5
Entry Walk in from the sand
Depth Shallow at the edge, dropping off steeply a few metres out
Large coral heads and tropical fish close to shore
Our ratings
- Swimming
- Snorkelling
- Sunset
- Quiet
- Families
- Scenery
Worth knowing
- Ride the village bus out and walk the 1.4 km back, or the other way round, since the last winter bus leaves the beach at 16:45.
- Buy a return bus ticket at Blue Yukuru-kan; the beach stop has no ticket machine.
- Life jackets cost about ¥500 to rent in summer and make the drop-off far easier for children.
FAQ
Quick answers about Furuzamami Beachよくある質問
Can you swim at Furuzamami Beach in winter?
Yes. Rurubu says swimming is allowed at Furuzamami Beach all year inside the marked swimming area, and out of season there are no lifeguards, showers or rentals. The Japan Meteorological Agency's normal for nearby water is about 22 °C in February.
How do you get to Furuzamami Beach from Zamami Port?
Walk 1.4 km, about 20 minutes, or take the village bus for about 5 minutes. Bus tickets come from the machine at Blue Yukuru-kan by the port, and the winter timetable's last bus back leaves the beach at 16:45.
Is Furuzamami Beach good for snorkelling?
Yes. Coral heads and tropical fish sit a few metres off the sand at Furuzamami Beach, where the bottom drops off steeply, and the Michelin Green Guide gives the beach two stars.
Is Furuzamami Beach worth visiting in winter?
The beach faces south toward Tokashiki, away from the winter north wind. The showers and rentals stop after summer, and the village has reported people swimming out of season with no lifeguards on duty. The Japan Meteorological Agency's 1991–2020 normal for the sea south of the Okinawa main island sits at about 22 °C through February.
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