Tokei Beach
トケイ浜26°43′ N 128°01′ ETidepool
Tokei Beach on Kouri-jima's north shore is a pair of quiet coves where water has worn round potholes into the rock, with a view out to Cape Hedo.
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A small headland splits Tokei into two coves. The east cove runs about 100 m and faces north-east toward Cape Hedo, and the west cove runs about 80 m and faces north to Izena and Iheya. Water has worn the round holes in the rock around the headland over a very long time, and geologists call them potholes.
Fewer people make it past Heart Rock, so this is where you go on Kouri for a quiet half-hour. Keep children close around the potholes.
Before you swim
- Exposed to north and north-east wind and swell in winter
- Potholes in the rock can hold deep water
December to March
Both coves face north or north-east, so the winter wind blows straight in. On a calm day the view runs to Cape Hedo and the islands of Izena and Iheya.
Our ratings
- Swimming
- Snorkelling
- Sunset
- Quiet
- Families
- Scenery
Worth knowing
- Pair it with Tinu Beach next door; park once and walk.
FAQ
Quick answers about Tokei Beachよくある質問
What are the holes at Tokei Beach?
The round holes in the rock at Tokei Beach on Kouri-jima are potholes, worn by water over a long time, according to the Nakijin Tourism Association.
Can you swim at Tokei Beach in winter?
Tokei Beach has no lifeguards or nets, and both of its coves face north or north-east into the winter wind, so treat it as a walk from December to March.
Is Tokei Beach worth visiting in winter?
Both coves face north or north-east, so the winter wind blows straight in. On a calm day the view runs to Cape Hedo and the islands of Izena and Iheya.
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