Gahi-jima Beach
嘉比島26°13′ N 127°17′ EBeach
Gahi-jima Beach lies on an uninhabited 0.13 km² islet in Zamami Village that only the islet ferry from Zamami Port reaches, for ¥1,800 return on the village guide map; village lifeguards patrol it in season, and camping is banned.
Photo Guillaume 1995 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Gahi lies off Ama, and you can see it from the beach there. Zamami Village's lifeguards include it in their patrols. Pack water and shade before you board, and agree a pick-up time with the boat.
Before you swim
- Camping on the uninhabited islets is banned
- Bring everything you need and take it back, since the islet has no shop or water listed by the village
- Habu-kurage box jellyfish: the prefecture's alert ran from 1 June to 30 September in 2026
December to March
Daisan Ankiyo-maru ended its 2026 season and resumes in April 2027, so check which islet boats are running in winter before you plan on a crossing. 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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Worth knowing
- Book the boat at Zamami Port and confirm the return time before you leave the pier.
- Leave the islet as you found it; the village bans camping there.
FAQ
Quick answers about Gahi-jima Beachよくある質問
How do you get to Gahi island from Zamami?
By the islet ferry from Zamami Port. The Zamami Village guide map lists a ¥1,800 return fare to Gahi, and boats run with Zamami Tour Operation, Daisan Ankiyo-maru and Island Power.
Can you camp on Gahi island?
No. Zamami Village bans camping on its uninhabited islets, including Gahi; Ama Campground on Zamami is the place to pitch a tent.
Is Gahi-jima Beach worth visiting in winter?
Daisan Ankiyo-maru ended its 2026 season and resumes in April 2027, so check which islet boats are running in winter before you plan on a crossing. The Japan Meteorological Agency's 1991–2020 normal for the sea south of the Okinawa main island sits at about 22 °C through February.
Is Gahi-jima Beach safe?
Know these before you swim at Gahi-jima Beach: camping on the uninhabited islets is banned; bring everything you need and take it back, since the islet has no shop or water listed by the village; habu-kurage box jellyfish: the prefecture's alert ran from 1 June to 30 September in 2026.
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