Birthplace of the Ryukyuan people – Kouri Island

#1月好去地方2025 Kouri Island ~ "A romantic love story on the island of gods where myths originate" There is always a corner of this world that will always make people hold their breath and marvel, and there will always be a beautiful view that you can't imagine. Today, let me introduce Kouri Island, known as the "Island of Gods"! ! 🏝️Introduction to the island: It is also called "God's Island" and "Love Island". The following are the origins of each~ ➡️"God's Island": According to legend, there have been seven gods on the island since ancient times. It is also the birthplace of the ancestors of the Ryukyu Kingdom. There are still many elderly women called gods serving as priests. It is an island with pious beliefs🏝️. Don't visit with a casual attitude, so as not to desecrate the sacred sanctuary! ➡️"Love Island": Kouri Island is also known as the "Eastern Adam and Eve". There is a wonder on the island called "Heart Stone". Under the divine axe of nature, it has formed a unique geographical landscape and has unknowingly become a pilgrimage site for many couples. ✨Must-visit highlights: ~ Kouri Island Bridge 🌉 ~ The bridge was completed in 2005 and is 1,960 meters long. You can see the endless unpolluted scenery on the bridge. It presents a blue color under the reflection of the sea and sky. If the gods on the God Island smile at you, you can see the endangered "Dugong" floating beside you; you can also see turtles laying eggs in early summer; or even see the rare scene of whales spraying water in winter 🐳, come! ! Can you resist the call of this cobalt blue sea? ! ～Chura Terrace Beautiful Terrace～ It is a rest stop on the left side of Kouri Bridge. When you walk out from the back of the terrace, you will see a row of coconut trees. Choose a seat💺 and sit down! ! You can see the beautiful scenery of Kouri Island floating on the sea right in front of you! ! ~Kouri Beach~ This is one of the most famous beaches on the island! It’s also the first beach you see when crossing the bridge🏖️! ! Because it is a "shallow beach", the sea is quite calm, which is very suitable for enjoying sea bathing. It is also the most popular place on the island! ! ~Chigunu Beach~ According to legend, this is the birthplace of the ancestors of the Ryukyu Islands and the origin of the Ryukyu version of "Adam and Eve". A stone tablet with the inscription "Heaven descends to the world, the God of Fire" is erected on the island. In addition to being the birthplace of Adam and Eve, it is also the place where the God of Fire descended. Therefore, every year, residents hold the "Sea God Festival" here. However, the terrain here is quite dangerous, so don't be too obsessed with the beautiful scenery and forget about safety! ! ～Tokei Beach～ It is the most favorite beach for locals🏝️No doubt about it! ! There is a tradition on the beach here to look for shells shaped like YA🐚. If you can find one successfully, you will be happy. This kind of shell is called "PEACE shell🐚" by the locals. Come and test your character to see if you can get happiness☺️! Hahahaha ~Tinu Beach~ The island’s famous “heart-shaped rock” is located here! What’s interesting is that the shape of the heart changes with the tide. The reason why it is so famous is because the Johnny’s group “Arashi” once filmed a commercial here. Now it has become one of the must-visit attractions for many couples. Dear couples, come and witness your love! ~Kouri Ocean Tower~ Located halfway up the mountain on the island, there is a building shaped like a sailboat. You can overlook the beautiful sea from both indoors and outdoors🌊. The tower is actually a shell museum, which exhibits more than 10,000 shells from all over the world! I believe people with a collecting habit will love it very much! ! Another highlight is to take the electric park car, which will introduce the knowledge of the Ocean Tower and Kouri Island in detail. It can be said to be a model of education and entertainment~ 🕰️Business hours: 09:00-18:00 all year round 🎟️Average consumption: Adults 800 yen, junior high school students 600 yen, elementary school students 300 yen, free for elementary school students and below ~Amajafubaru Rural Park~ In 1600 AD, the Ryukyu Kingdom established a natural park to monitor whether there were foreign ships 🛥️ approaching. Sitting in the pavilion and looking out, it feels like being in a fairyland! ! 🍝Delicious food from the gods: ~Sea urchin~ I believe the most familiar variety should be the "horse manure sea urchin", but it is expensive and the freshest can only be eaten in Hokkaido, Japan. The variety on Kouri Island is the "white-spined three-line sea urchin". The sea urchins here feed on seaweed, so they taste delicious and sweet. The island is also the habitat of dugongs. Dugongs are sea urchin experts and love to eat sea urchins! ! So can we say that the sea urchins here are not delicious? ! Promise me~ If you dare to eat it, you must come and taste it❗️ ~ Shrimp rice~ This dish is actually a specialty of Hawaii, but because the local Nakijin Village Awamori wine is used to season the fresh shrimp, it tastes a little different from the original. Whether it is the original flavor, spicy or creamy lemon flavor, the garlic flavor is overwhelming, and it is super appetizing with a few drops of lemon🍋! ! 📍Address: 436-1, Kouri, Imakijin Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture 🕰️Business hours: 11:00-18:00, irregular holidays 🚴Transportation: 1. Self-driving: Enter MAPCODE 485 662 835 2. Bus: Take bus No. 20, 111, 117, or 120 from Naha Bus Terminal to "Nago Bus Terminal" and transfer to a taxi🚕, the whole journey takes about 2-2.5 hours 💞Recommendation reasons: 1. It's so beautiful, why don't you go? 2. After I have introduced it to you in this way, shouldn’t you go? ? 🗓️Itinerary: Kouri Island - Nakijin Castle/Yagaji Island ❗️Suitable for self-driving travelers. If you take the bus, it is recommended to visit Kouri Island and the time will be almost the same❗️ #100 Ways to Travel #Kouri Island #God's Island #Ryukyu Version of Adam and Eve #Okinawa Travel #Heart-Shaped Rock #Kouri Beach #Shrimp Rice