Kaiji Beach
皆治浜（カイジ浜）24°19′ N 124°05′ EBeach
Kaiji Beach next to Kondoi on Taketomi's west coast is the star-sand beach, where you find the tiny star-shaped shells by pressing a palm into the sand near the rocks; the current runs fast, so it is a beach for walking.
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The Taketomi Town Tourism Association suggests pressing your palm into the sand along the rocks and looking at what sticks: the tiny star-shaped shells that give Kaiji its other name, Hoshizuna-no-hama. Trees behind the sand give shade for a rest.
The current runs fast off this beach, so save your swim for Kondoi next door.
Before you swim
- Fast current: Wikipedia describes swimming as banned and the tourism association urges caution
December to March
Star-sand hunting works in any season, and the beach faces west, away from the winter north-easterly.
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- Swimming
- Snorkelling
- Sunset
- Quiet
- Families
- Scenery
Worth knowing
- Look for star sand at the rocky edges, as the tourism association suggests.
FAQ
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Can you swim at Kaiji Beach on Taketomi?
No. The current off Kaiji Beach runs fast, Wikipedia describes swimming there as banned, and the Taketomi Town Tourism Association urges caution. Kondoi Beach next door is the place to swim.
Where do you find star sand on Taketomi?
At Kaiji Beach. The Taketomi Town Tourism Association suggests pressing your palm into the sand along the rocks to find the star-shaped grains.
Is Kaiji Beach worth visiting in winter?
Star-sand hunting works in any season, and the beach faces west, away from the winter north-easterly.
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