Hate-no-hama
はての浜
A stunning seven-kilometer stretch of three uninhabited sand islands offering white beaches and snorkeling in crystal clear waters.
What it is
- A group of three uninhabited sand islands located five kilometers east of Kume Island.
- Consists of three distinct areas named Menu-hama, Nakano-hama, and Hatinu-hama.
- Ranked as the seventh best beach in Japan by TripAdvisor in 2016.
- Served as a filming location for the movie Tsuribaka Nisshi 11.
What to see
- Expansive white sand dunes surrounded by emerald green ocean waters.
- Designated snorkeling areas where visitors can observe local marine life safely.
- Simple facilities including toilets and sunshades located on the middle island.
- Seasonal shops that operate on the sandbar during the peak tourist months.
When to go
- Visit during low tide to walk between the different sand dunes.
- The tourist season when island shops are open for visitors.
Getting there
- Take a twenty-minute boat ride from the main coast of Kume Island.
- Most commercial tours land specifically on the middle island of Nakano-hama.
Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.
Where it is
Hate-no-hama Open in Google Maps
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