Tinu Beach and Heart Rock
ティーヌ浜・ハートロック26°43′ N 128°01′ EBeach
Tinu Beach on Kouri-jima's north shore holds Heart Rock, where two wave-cut rocks line up into a heart, and an airline commercial made it famous in 2014.
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The two rocks stand on the sand at the edge of the reef, pinched at the base where the waves have cut a notch. Stand in the right spot and they make a heart, or look through the gap and see one upside down. An airline used them in a 2014 commercial and they became a lovers' landmark overnight.
Treat it as a photo stop, since the beach has a small car park and nothing else. The Nakijin Tourism Association lists it as open all year with no fee.
Before you swim
- The north shore takes the full winter north wind and swell
- Rough limestone underfoot around the rocks
December to March
Tinu faces north, straight into the winter wind. Come for the photo on a calm day and keep away from the rocks when the swell is up.
Our ratings
- Swimming
- Snorkelling
- Sunset
- Quiet
- Families
- Scenery
Worth knowing
- Go at low tide to walk right up to the rocks.
- Arrive early or late in the day to beat the crowds at the small car park.
FAQ
Quick answers about Tinu Beach and Heart Rockよくある質問
Where is Heart Rock in Okinawa?
Heart Rock stands on Tinu Beach on the north shore of Kouri-jima in Nakijin, which you reach over the Kouri Bridge.
Is Heart Rock free to visit?
Yes. The Nakijin Tourism Association lists Heart Rock on Tinu Beach as free and open all year, with parking for about 20 cars.
Can you swim at Tinu Beach and Heart Rock?
Tinu Beach and Heart Rock has no jellyfish net.
Is Tinu Beach and Heart Rock worth visiting in winter?
Tinu faces north, straight into the winter wind. Come for the photo on a calm day and keep away from the rocks when the swell is up.
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