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Kouri Bridge

A 2 km bridge across shallow turquoise water to tiny Kouri Island in northern Okinawa, with a white-sand beach at the far end and the heart-shaped Heart Rock.

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Time needed
1 hour
Entry
Free
Best time
Midday for colours
Area
Nakijin

A long bridge over turquoise water.

Where it is & how to get there

Address: Kouri, Nakijin, Okinawa 905-0406

  • Car: About 1h30 from Naha by expressway.
  • From the aquarium: 30 minutes by car.
  • Parking: At Kouri beach and Waruminati.

The story of Kouri Bridge

Opened in 2005, the bridge is one of the longest free bridges in Okinawa.

Kouri Island is linked to an Okinawan legend similar to Adam and Eve.

Best time to visit

Best season

April to October.

Best time of day

Midday for the brightest blue.

Typhoons

Avoid stormy days.

Tips before you go

  • Swim at Kouri beach.
  • Stop at the Yagaji Island viewpoint before crossing.
  • Find Heart Rock at Tinu Beach.

Best hotels near Kouri Bridge

Well-known hotels within easy reach. Check prices and availability for your dates.

Hotels in Motobu Okinawa

Near the aquarium.

See prices

Hotels in Naha

City base.

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Hotels in Onna Okinawa

Resort beaches.

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All hotels near Kouri Bridge

What's around Kouri Bridge

  • Kouri beachEnd of the bridge.
  • Heart RockNorth side of Kouri.
  • Churaumi Aquarium30 minutes.

Questions travellers ask

Is it free?

Yes.

Can I walk it?

Yes, there is a sidewalk.

Can I swim?

Yes, at Kouri beach.

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