Kouri Beach
古宇利ビーチ26°42′ N 128°01′ EBeach
Kouri Beach sits at the island end of the Kouri Bridge on Kouri-jima, where about 300 m of sand on the west side gets a summer swim area and paid showers stand nearby.
The bridge splits the beach in two. The main beach lies west of it, about 300 m of sand with a swim area marked out in summer, and the smaller east side is quieter. You can walk under the bridge between them.
Toilets, paid showers, shops and lunch all sit at Kouri Fureai Hiroba a few minutes up the road, which makes this the easiest natural beach on the island. Summer brings crowds of swimmers. In winter you can have a stretch of sand to yourself and look back along the bridge to Yagaji.
Before you swim
- The Kouri Bridge and the beach close to traffic and swimmers when typhoons approach
December to March
The beach faces south across the channel to Yagaji, so it sits in the lee of Kouri-jima when the winter north wind blows. Expect no swim service from December to March.
Our ratings
- Swimming
- Snorkelling
- Sunset
- Quiet
- Families
- Scenery
Worth knowing
- Walk under the bridge to the east side for a little more space.
FAQ
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Is there parking at Kouri Beach?
Yes. Kouri Fureai Hiroba lies a few minutes' walk from Kouri Beach and has about 150 parking spaces, toilets and paid showers.
Can you swim at Kouri Beach?
Yes. Kouri Beach sets out a swim area on the west side of the bridge in summer.
Is Kouri Beach worth visiting in winter?
The beach faces south across the channel to Yagaji, so it sits in the lee of Kouri-jima when the winter north wind blows. Expect no swim service from December to March.
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