Aharen
阿波連26°10′ N 127°21′ EVillageTokashiki-jima
Aharen is the beach village that wraps round Aharen Beach on Tokashiki-jima's south-west coast, and the island bus covers the 5 km from Tokashiki Port; a handful of its kitchens stayed open through February 2026.
Photo Rickard Törnblad · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 and others, credited in the gallery
Aharen packs its houses and restaurants into the lanes behind 800 m of white sand, and the island bus runs here from the port in time with the boats. Zamami Village's Mitsushima also lands at Aharen Port on reservation, which makes it the link between the two Kerama villages.
In winter the village slows down, and dated reviews still show Shokudo Sachi, Shuraku Ahari and Izakaya Maruni all serving in February 2026. For dinner the rest of the year, book Cafe Shimamun+ or Maruni ahead.
Restaurants and cafés
Eat in Aharen食べる
Bars, awamori and coffee
Drink in Aharen飲む
See and do
Things to do in Aharen遊ぶ
FAQ
Quick answers about Aharenよくある質問
How do you get from Tokashiki Port to Aharen?
By the Tokashiki Kanko Bus, which runs from the port to Aharen Beach in time with the boats, or by taxi in under 15 minutes. Aharen is about 5 km from the port by road.
Are restaurants open in Aharen in winter?
Some are. Dated reviews show Shokudo Sachi, Shuraku Ahari and Izakaya Maruni serving in February 2026, and Maruni is described as one of the few places open in the off-season.
Is Aharen a good place to stay?
Stay in Aharen for beach days and snorkelling with the sand at the end of the lane. Most of the island's evening kitchens are here too.
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