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Hateno Beach

沖縄県

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Tourist Information of This Area

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A remote island boasting a superb view said to be the best in the Orient.

With its emerald green sea and pure white sand, Hateno Beach is a popular spot for swimming and snorkeling during the season. The water is crystal clear, allowing for a close-up view of tropical fish while swimming. If you're lucky, you may even encounter sea turtles.

Features & How to Enjoy

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Highlights

Point 1

Kume Island's White Sand Beach, Boasting the Best View in the Orient?

Kume Island, once known as "Kumi-no-shima," meaning "the most beautiful island in the Ryukyu Islands," boasts a beautiful beach called "Hatenohama." The sight of a vast expanse of pure white sand floating in emerald green waters is so beautiful that it's often called the "best view in the Orient." On sunny days, the beach shines even brighter, and it's a sight that you should see at least once in your lifetime. You'll surely be surprised to find such a place in Japan. This is Kume Island's top tourist spot that won't disappoint your expectations!

Point 2

Kume Island's Symbol, the Choice to Not Go is Not an Option

So representative of Kume Island that it's often said "When you think of Kume Island, you think of Hateno Beach," Hateno Beach is a must-visit spot that you absolutely have to include in your itinerary when visiting Kume Island. What's amazing about Hateno Beach is its length - a vast expanse of sandy beach that stretches for a whopping 7km. Actually, "Hateno Beach" is a term that refers to three beaches - Maine Beach, Nakano Beach, and Hateno Beach. Nakano Beach is the one that's most often used for landing and playing. During the summer season, there are portable toilets and small shops that appear, and many people stay for long periods of time to play! Why not go and experience the special feeling of being surrounded by the best sea in 360 degrees?

Point 3

Get Drunk on the Beautiful Contrast of Blue and White

Hateno Beach is a fun place to land, but the contrast between the blue sea and white sandy beach is so beautiful that you can't help but be mesmerized by just looking at photos. At Hateno Beach, you can enjoy various marine activities, but on the island, there is a place where you can experience paragliding, which allows you to enjoy the view of Hateno Beach from the sky! Why not try to enjoy Kume Island in a dynamic way?

Point 4

Relax and Play in the Crystal Clear Waters

At Hateno Beach, there are plenty of marine activities to enjoy. Of course, you can enjoy swimming and snorkeling at your own pace, but there are also plenty of group marine activities to get excited about, such as SUP, jet skiing, and dragon boating. Even beginners can feel at ease with SUP and snorkeling tours that come with lessons. Let's fully enjoy the relatively calm sea around Kume Island, which is surrounded by reefs, and have a great time!

Point 5

Easy Preparation with Fully Equipped Changing Rooms and Showers

The departure point for tours to "Hateno Beach" is the "Tomari Fishery Port" located within Kume Island. In addition to the tour company's window, there are also facilities such as toilets, changing rooms, and paid showers. For example, even if you participate in a half-day tour in the morning, you can take a shower and change clothes on the spot, so there is no wasted time and you can depart for sightseeing in the afternoon. There is a parking lot, so there is no problem even if you come by rental car.

Sightseeing

Enjoy Landing Even if You Can't Swim! Use a Glass Bottom Boat

The major way to land on Hateno Beach is to participate in a glass bottom boat tour. You can play on Hateno Beach while observing the sea through the glass bottom boat. The journey takes about 15 minutes one way, but you'll be so absorbed in the corals, tropical fish, and sometimes sea turtles that appear from the bottom of the boat that time will fly by. The glass bottom boat is also fun with little shaking, so even small children and adults who are not used to the sea can enjoy it with peace of mind!

Required time

Choose a Half-Day/Full-Day Tour to Suit Your Schedule

There are many tour companies offering glass-bottom boat tours. It's not possible to get to Hateno Beach on your own, so you'll need to rely on a shuttle boat or tour company. The tour times and types vary. During the off-season from December to March, half-day tours that last about an hour at Hateno Beach are the norm, but in the summer, full-day tours that last about 3-4 hours are more common. There's also a leisurely plan where you can have lunch at Hateno Beach. During your stay, you can enjoy plenty of activities such as snorkeling, beach walks, and shell collecting. It's recommended for those who want to fully enjoy the sea of Kume Island! Since the boats (high-speed boats, glass-bottom boats, etc.), stay times, and activities vary depending on the tour company, please look for a tour that suits your preferences!

Basic Information

	Address	Okinawa Prefecture, Shimajiri-gun, Kumejima-cho, Oku-umu 901-3100
	Business Hours	Open 24 hours on Monday, open 24 hours on Tuesday, open 24 hours on Wednesday, open 24 hours on Thursday, open 24 hours on Friday, open 24 hours on Saturday, open 24 hours on Sunday.
	TEL	098-896-7010
	Web Site	https://www.kanko-kumejima.com/enjoy/beach-of-hate

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