Tokei Beach is a beach on Kouri Island, a small island off Nakijin Village on the northern part of Okinawa’s main island.
It is an outlying island, but a bridge connects it to the main island, so you can drive there.
Tokei Beach is a natural beach where you can take in the wilder side of Okinawa.
Clear water, beautiful sand, and large natural limestone formations are what make it appealing.
Snorkeling is possible here, and you will regularly see people in the water with a mask on.
Ratings for Tokei Beach
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Tokei Beach at a Glance
| Swimming season | None in particular |
| Opening hours | None in particular |
| Swimming fee | Free |
| Safety net | No |
| Lifeguard | No |
| Showers | Yes (paid) |
| Lockers | No |
| Equipment rental | No |
| Activities | No |
| Shop | No |
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Official website | No |
Tokei Beach has no safety net and no lifeguards, so take care when you go in to swim or snorkel.
The Highlights
Exceptionally Clear Water
The water at Tokei Beach is remarkably clear and genuinely beautiful.
Beautiful Sand
The sand at Tokei Beach is strikingly white and lovely.
Plenty of photos and videos of it turn up on Instagram.
Striking Limestone Formations
There is a great deal of limestone here, and the scale of it is surprising in person.
Snorkeling Is Possible
The YouTube video above includes footage of snorkeling at Tokei Beach.
There are no lifeguards at Tokei Beach, so take real care if you go in to snorkel.
If you would like to try something on Kouri Island, take a look at what is available on Viator or GetYourGuide.
Paid Showers and Restrooms
Showers and restrooms are available, though for a fee.
Points to Note
If you spend time at Tokei Beach, please follow the rules and be considerate of others.
A Short Video of Tokei Beach
Here is a short video of Tokei Beach. Do take a look!
Access and Parking
| Access | About 100 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Nakijin Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Parking | Yes (both paid and free) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
If there is space, the free parking is available.
In busier periods such as the summer season, paid parking is an option as well.
Around Tokei Beach
Tinu Beach
Tinu Beach is also on Kouri Island, and it is well known for Heart Rock — a heart-shaped rock formation that draws visitors of its own.
Perhaps because of that rock, it is especially popular with couples.
Tinu Beach is about a five-minute walk from Tokei Beach.
Activities on Kouri Island
Kouri Island has plenty in the way of marine activities.
Snorkeling tours, trips around Kouri Island, SUP, jet skiing, and more.
If you would like to try something on Kouri Island, take a look at what is available on Viator or GetYourGuide.
One Suite THE TERRACE
One Suite THE TERRACE is a luxury resort hotel where every room has an ocean view.
The rooms are spacious and stylish, with a real sense of cleanliness.
Kouri Beach is about a ten-minute walk away, so if you are looking to stay on Kouri Island, One Suite THE TERRACE is worth considering.
JUNGLIA OKINAWA
JUNGLIA OKINAWA is a theme park in Nakijin Village that opened on July 25, 2025.
The site covers roughly 60 hectares, with attractions built around the wild nature of Yanbaru and a spa looking out over a remarkable view.
It is about an hour and a half by car from Naha Airport, which makes it easy to work into a day of beach-hopping on Kouri Island.
If you want more than just the sea on your trip, it is well worth a visit.
A Rental Car Is the Way to Go in Okinawa
A rental car is by far the best way to get around Okinawa’s main island.
Shuri Castle in Naha, the beautiful beaches of the north, American Village in Chatan — the places worth seeing are spread across the island, so having a car lets you explore at your own pace. Buses are infrequent and do not always run to time, so a car makes a real difference to how much you can fit in.
Cars fill up quickly in the peak season, so we recommend booking early once your travel dates are set. One important note for overseas visitors: to drive in Japan you must obtain an International Driving Permit (Geneva Convention) in your home country before you depart, and remember that traffic in Japan drives on the left.
In Closing
This guide has covered Tokei Beach.
Tokei Beach is a natural beach where you can take in the wilder side of Okinawa.
Relatively few tourists come here, which makes it somewhere you can relax and take your time.
There are also no swimming facilities, so if you want to swim safely, nearby Kouri Beach is the better choice.
I hope this guide has been of some use.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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