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Kondoi Beach

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A shallow swimming beach on Taketomi Island famous for its white sandbars, clear water, and resident cat population.

Kondoi Beach
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What it is

  • A popular swimming beach located on the western side of Taketomi Island.
  • Part of the protected Iriomote-Ishigaki National Park area.
  • Ranked as the third most popular Japanese beach by TripAdvisor in 2020.
  • A scenic coastal spot facing Iriomote, Kohama, and Kuroshima islands.

What to see

  • Shallow waters suitable for swimming and wading.
  • Large sandbars that appear offshore during low tide.
  • A significant population of local cats living around the beach area.
  • Facilities including showers, changing rooms, toilets, and shaded gazebos.

When to go

  • Mobile vendors operate on-site from late March through October.
  • Visit during low tide to walk out onto the exposed sandbars.

Getting there

  • Take a seven-minute bus ride from Taketomi Port to reach the shore.
  • Cycle for ten minutes from the main village to the beach entrance.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.

Where it is

Kondoi Beach Open in Google Maps

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