Aharen beach
Aharen Beach is the biggest beach on Tokashiki Island, located about 4,5 km to the south from the local harbor. You can get to the harbor by bus, rented car or taxi. Aharen is a tiny village, so finding the beach is no problem.
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Beach description
Waves and currents are quite rare at Aharen Beach, as it's located in a calm beautiful bay surrounded by tall woody hills with pathways and observation decks. Aharen attracts with its soft white sand and warm light blue sea. The water is divided into a swimming zone (left side) and an underwater swimming zone (right side). Aharen is one of the most accessible and safest places for diving in the Kerama National Park. Bright corals, giant clams and a wide variety of wonderful fish can be encountered near the reef of this beach. The best time to visit Tokashiki for swimming is from May to October.
The Kubandaki Observatory with a view of the surrounding coastline is located near Aharen. Shops, beach houses, restaurants, toilets and showers are all located near the coast which allows for a comfortable vacation. Aharen Beach is popular among both locals and tourists which is why it may be often crowded.
When is the best time to go?
If in the north of Japan, in Hokkaido, the weather in January-February is quite wintery, in the southern islands the temperature rarely drops below 20 degrees even in the cold season. In summer, the rainy season comes in Japan, when the humidity becomes almost one hundred percent, and the thermometer is at 30 to 40 degrees. Therefore, the best time to travel to Japan – is late spring or early autumn.