Kouri Island

What it is

• A circular plateau island located within Nakijin Village in Okinawa Prefecture.
• A small community with a population of approximately 346 people.
• An agricultural hub primarily cultivating sugar cane and purple yams.
• A land area of 3.17 square kilometers surrounded by a lagoon.

What to see

• The Kouri Bridge which connects the island to Yagaji Island.
• Kouri Ocean Tower standing 33 meters tall for elevated views.
• Tinu Beach featuring a distinct rock formation known as Heart Rock.
• The highest point of the island reaching 107 meters above sea level.

Getting there

• Access the island via the Yanbaru Express Bus service.
• Cross the Kouri Bridge which has been open to traffic since 2005.

Notes written by Japan Gems from facts in Japanese Wikipedia.