← Nakijin Castle← 今帰仁城跡へ

EXPLORE 02 · 観光 02

KOURI ISLAND, OKINAWA · 沖縄・古宇利島

Kouri Island古宇利島

A small rocky islet surrounded by calm clear water near Kouri Bridge
Quiet water and sculpted rock beside Kouri Island.古宇利島のそばに広がる穏やかな海と岩の景色。

I combined Kouri's bridge and shoreline with lunch at L LOTA. My island stop was as much about time at the table as the view on arrival.古宇利島では、橋と海辺の景色にL LOTAのランチを組み合わせました。到着したときの眺めと同じくらい、食卓で過ごす時間も私の島の思い出になっています。

Kouri Bridge stretching across the water beside a sandy beach
The bridge gives the island its unforgettable arrival.島への到着を印象的にする古宇利大橋。

01

The drive is part of the view橋を渡る時間も、景色の一部

My Kouri photographs begin with the long bridge across open water. It links the island to Yagaji and makes the approach part of the visit. I would keep any photo stop to designated places, then enjoy the view properly after crossing.古宇利島の写真は、海を渡る長い橋の景色から始まります。屋我地島とつながるこの道そのものが、訪問の一部です。撮影で止まるのは指定された場所に限り、渡った後にゆっくり眺めたいと思います。

02

Make it more than a photo stop写真だけで終わらせない

I gave the island a short wander and a meal, with the bridge staying in the background at L LOTA. That balance gives me a way to enjoy Kouri without adding a long list of stops. I would leave time for lunch instead of treating the island as a photograph to collect.島を少し歩き、L LOTAでは橋を背景に食事を楽しみました。立ち寄り先を長いリストにしなくても、その組み合わせで古宇利島を楽しめます。写真だけを撮って次へ行くより、ランチの時間を残したいと思います。

Eat at Restaurant L LOTA →Restaurant L LOTAの食事へ →

03

Plan around the weather天気に合わせて楽しむ

I would plan the shoreline and bridge for daylight, while leaving the order flexible around cloud and sun. The water changes colour with the weather. Check L LOTA's opening information before letting lunch set the timing for the whole island visit.海辺と橋は明るい時間に見る計画にして、雲や日差しに合わせて順番を変えられるようにしたいと思います。海の色は天候によって変わります。ランチを中心に島の予定を組む場合は、先にL LOTAの営業案内を確認してください。

GETTING THERE · アクセス

Best reached by car車で巡るのが便利

A rental car makes it easy to combine Kouri Island with Nakijin Castle and continue farther north. Public transport is limited, so verify connections carefully if you are not driving.レンタカーなら今帰仁城跡と組み合わせ、さらに北へ進みやすくなります。公共交通は限られるため、車を使わない場合は乗り継ぎをよく確認してください。

Planning a longer trip? Read my Okinawa road-trip guide.

Staying connected

For maps, train times and messages while traveling in Japan, I recommend an eSIM for mobile data. Compare EVASIM plans before you travel, and check your phone’s eSIM compatibility. Affiliate link: Travel With Taka may earn a commission if you buy through this link.

Use code TRAVELWITHTAKA for 5% off eligible EVASIM eSIM products and regional plans.

TRAVELWITHTAKA · Get the EVASIM discount

Affiliate link: Travel With Taka may earn a commission if you buy through this link.