Kinenbama Beach
This wide, secluded white-sand beach facing the broad reef and emerald waters of the island’s Pacific coast is considered one of the most beautiful beaches on Tokunoshima. It stretches for 2 kilometers and is a popular spot that offers a number of facilities for beach activities. The evergreen casuarina groves that line the beach offer shade and a windbreak, and the fallen needles are soft underfoot. The shallow waters of the coral reef are ideal for swimming and snorkeling, and beachcombers will enjoy discovering sea glass, star sand, and crabs and other sea creatures on their walks. Don’t be surprised to see someone out on the sand with a huge bull; the animals are walked on the beach as training for the togyu bull sumo matches held on the island. Because the beach faces east, early risers can catch the sunrise over the sea.
Beach Facilities
Beach facilities are marked on the map: toilets, showers, and simple huts for picnicking or resting in the shade, as well as bungalows and a campsite for visitors looking for overnight accommodations.