Minna Beach
水納ビーチ26°39′ N 127°49′ EBeach
Minna Beach is the white-sand day-trip beach on Minna-jima, a 0.47 km² crescent island that the boat from Toguchi port in Motobu reaches in 15 minutes.
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Minna is a low crescent of sand and reef off the Motobu Peninsula, and from the air it looks enough like a croissant that people call it Croissant Island. A little over 40 people live there. The Motobu Tourism Association singles out the beach on the island's west side for the beauty of its sand.
The boat leaves Toguchi port, close to Kishimoto Shokudo, so a soba lunch before or after fits the day. Bring everything you need for the beach from the mainland, and check the sailing times with Minna Kaiun the day before, since sea conditions can change them.
Before you swim
- Boats stop in rough weather, so check the day's sailing with Minna Kaiun (0980-47-5179) before you go
December to March
Sea conditions decide the sailings, and winter north wind can change the timetable on the day. Check with Minna Kaiun before you set out.
Our ratings
- Swimming
- Snorkelling
- Sunset
- Quiet
- Families
- Scenery
Worth knowing
- The boat leaves from the Toguchi district passenger waiting room of Motobu port, at Tancha 29 in Motobu.
FAQ
Quick answers about Minna Beachよくある質問
How do you get to Minna-jima?
Minna Kaiun runs a high-speed boat from Toguchi port in Motobu to Minna-jima in about 15 minutes. An adult return costs ¥1,990.
How big is Minna-jima?
Minna-jima covers 0.47 km² and has a little over 40 residents.
Is Minna Beach worth visiting in winter?
Sea conditions decide the sailings, and winter north wind can change the timetable on the day. Check with Minna Kaiun before you set out.
Is Minna Beach safe?
Know these before you swim at Minna Beach: boats stop in rough weather, so check the day's sailing with Minna Kaiun (0980-47-5179) before you go.
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