A must-see for cafe lovers! 5 popular cafes in Kerama
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What are the Kerama Islands like?
The Kerama Islands are an archipelago of more than 20 islands of various sizes, located 40 kilometers west of the main island of Okinawa.
Of the four inhabited islands in the archipelago, Tokashiki, Zamami, and Aka Islands are served by regular boats from the main island of Okinawa, and Keiruma and Aka Islands are connected by bridges, making it possible to come and go on foot.
The islands, which can all be reached by liner boat, are only one to two hours away from the main island of Okinawa and are popular as day-trip destinations from the main island of Okinawa.
For this reason, there are many popular cafes on Tokashiki Island, Zamami Island, and Aka Island, not only among locals but also among tourists.
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Cafes to enjoy in Kerama
When you come to the Kerama Islands, a tropical resort, you want to spend your time leisurely without being pressed for time.
After enjoying marine activities, it is a good idea to relax at the open terrace café.
The Kerama Islands are dotted with such cafes here and there.
Attraction of Kerama's Cafe
The charm of Kerama's cafes lies in the Okinawan-style dishes and sweets made with local ingredients.
And the clear ocean and blue sky symbolized by Kerama blue enhance the atmosphere of a tropical resort.
Enjoy a moment of healing with a view of the beautiful ocean.
Kerama's beaches, represented by Awaren Beach on Tokashiki Island and Maejima Beach on Aka Island, are characterized by long stretches of white sand and shallow shores.
Most of the popular cafes in Kerama are located overlooking this beach.
The stresses of everyday life seem to fly away as you gaze blankly at the emerald green sea while the tropical breeze blows.
Delicious sweets and food.
One of the delights of Kerama's cafes is their menus featuring locally produced and locally consumed Okinawan ingredients.
Colorful ingredients such as mangoes and passion fruit used in sweets, as well as beef, pork, and goat meat, all come from the main island of Okinawa.
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Ice cream, smoothies, and other sweets made with colorful fruits are full of tropical flavors and are often Instagram-worthy.
In the Kerama Islands, the clear Kerama blue sea and white sandy beaches made of coral fragments will give you a more tropical resort atmosphere if you take pictures with them.
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5 popular cafes in Kerama
The Kerama Islands have popular cafes here and there.
Here are five stores.
BEACH HOUSE AKA
Aka Island's Maehama Beach has emerald green waters.
BEACH HOUSE AKA is a place where you can enjoy a relaxing café time with a view of Maehama Beach.
Address: 115 Aka, Zamami Village, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa Prefecture
Phone number] 098-943-6639
Features and Recommendations
For a break with a view of Maehama Beach, we recommend the second floor of the restaurant, which has a good vantage point.
In addition to soft drinks, there is a full range of alcoholic beverages including beer, cocktails, awamori and highballs.
Sweets such as shaved ice and sherbet, as well as a sumptuous lunch menu, are also popular.
You will have a wonderful time by the beach, where the sunlight reflecting off the shallow, clear seawater is very beautiful.
Business Hours and Credit Card Facilities
Business hours] 10:00-22:00
Closed on weekends and holidays
Please contact the store for details.
Access and parking from Naha Airport and Aka Port
To get to BEACH HOUSE AKA from Naha Airport, first head to Tomari Port, where boats to the outlying islands depart, and then take a boat to Aka Island.
There are three ways to get to Tomari Port: take the Yui Rail (monorail) to the nearest Miebashi Station and walk to Tomari Port, take a cab, or take a local bus.
For the Yui Rail, it takes about 15 minutes from Naha Airport to Miebashi Station, but you have to walk 10 minutes from the station to Tomari Port.
A cab ride costs about 2,000 yen and takes about 15 minutes from Naha Airport to Tomari Port.
Cabs are convenient when luggage is heavy or when there is little time before departure time.
If you use a bus, it will be a local bus as there is no direct bus service to Tomari Port.
The fare is inexpensive, but it stops at each bus stop and takes almost 30 minutes.
One of the best parts of traveling is getting a feel for the lifestyle of Okinawan people on the Yui Rail and local buses.
Once you arrive at Tomari Port, it is time to take the boat across to Aka Island.
There are two boats that go to Aka Island: the Ferry Zamami and the High Speed Boat Queen Zamami.
All ferry services go to Zamami Island via Aka Island, but please note that there are two types of high-speed boat services: one goes to Zamami Island via Aka Island and the other goes to Aka Island via Zamami Island.
The trip takes about 120 minutes by ferry or about 50 minutes by high-speed boat via Aka Island.
During peak season, such as summer vacation, it is advisable to book boat tickets in advance, as the boats may be full and it may not be possible to board.
Reservations can be made at the Zamami Village Office Naha Sub-branch (098-868-4567: office hours 10:00-17:00).
From Aka Port, pass under the girder of the Aka Ohashi Bridge that crosses over to Keruma Island, and walk along the path along Maejima Beach for about 10 minutes.
Parking] No parking available.
Related Rankings:cafe | Zamami Village
Hanana Cafe
The new white building that stands out along Maehama Beach is the Haana Cafe.
It is a rare store on Aka Island that offers smoothies.
Address: 61 Aka, Zamami Village, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa Prefecture
Phone number] 098-987-2104
Features and Recommendations
One of the most popular restaurants on Aka Island, it is often fully booked as soon as it opens for business.
The secret of its popularity is its smoothies.
The restaurant uses local Okinawan fruits such as mango and passion fruit smoothies.
Frozen cocktails, in which alcohol is added to smoothies, are also popular.
Other than smoothies, we recommend the pizza made with hooch bar (Okinawan mugwort) and the pasta that comes with focaccia.
Business Hours and Credit Card Facilities
Business hours: 12:00-17:00
Closed on weekends and holidays
Credit Card Facilities】 Cash only
Access and parking from Naha Airport and Aka Port
For access from Naha Airport to Aka Port, please refer to the "BEACH HOUSE AKA" section.
From Aka Port, pass under the girder of the Aka Bridge and walk along the seaside path for about 5 minutes.
Parking] No parking available.
Related Rankings:juice bar | Zamami Village
Cafe & Bar Kafushido
It is a café-bar converted from an old house unique to Okinawa.
Kafushi" means "gratitude" in the Okinawan dialect.
The coziness of the old house and chatting with the friendly owner make for a relaxing experience.
Address】71 Aza-Zamami, Zamami Village, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa Prefecture
Phone number] 090-4346-6286
Features and Recommendations
The food, of course, is a great way to experience the island atmosphere.
We recommend the taco rice, which is rarely seen on Zamami Island, and the island mozuku salad.
Business Hours and Credit Card Facilities
Business hours] 10:00-16:00, 18:00-22:00
Closed] Open all year round
Credit Card Facilities】 Cash only
Access and parking from Naha Airport and Zamami Port
Cafe & Bar Kafusido is located on Zamami Island, so it too is a boat ride from Tomari Port.
For access from Naha Airport to Tomari Port, please refer to the "BEACH HOUSE AKA" section.
Since boats heading to Zamami Island also call at Aka Island, the ferry and high-speed boat are the same as those in BEACH HOUSE AKA.
From Zamami Port, walk straight inland from the pier for about 5 minutes.
It is located just past the Zamami Village Hall, in the alley in front of the 105 Store, and a short walk away.
Parking] Please inquire at the store.
Related Rankings:cafe | Zamami Village
cafe shimamun +
It is one of the few Italian restaurants on Tokashiki Island.
The restaurant has about 14 seats at the counter and tables, but is often full, so reservations are recommended before going.
Address】152 Abaren, Tokashiki Village, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa Prefecture
Phone number] 080-6497-1392
Features and Recommendations
The wines are reasonably priced with a wide variety of Italian wines.
The menu also offers a wide variety of dishes, such as duck, aqua pazza, and cured ham, which is hard to believe that this is a remote island.
Café time also offers coffee and ice cream, as well as spaghetti and grilled curry, all with authentic flavors.
Business Hours and Credit Card Facilities
Business hours: 12:00 - 21:00
Closed: Wednesday
Credit Card Facilities】 Cash only
Access and parking from Naha Airport and Tokashiki Port
To get to "cafe Shimamun+," take a boat from Tomari Port to Tokashiki Island.
For access from Naha Airport to Tomari Port, please refer to the BEACH HOUSE AKA section.
From Tomari Port to Tokashiki Island, there are two high-speed boats, the "Marine Liner Tokashiki" and the "Ferry Tokashiki.
The journey time is 35 minutes for the Marine Liner and 70 minutes for the ferry.
Ticket booths are located in the passenger terminal on the first floor of Tomarin or on the north shore of Tomari Port.
During busy periods such as summer vacation, ship tickets may be fully booked, so book ship tickets as soon as you have made your plans.
For reservations, contact the Tokashiki Village Ship Division at 098-987-2537 or the Tokashiki Village Naha Office at 098-868-7541.
Since it is nearly 5 km from Tokashiki Port to Awaren Beach, you will need to take a local bus, cab, or car.
If you are driving, head toward Abalen on Prefectural Road 186 or other roads for 10 minutes, but please note that the store does not have a parking lot.
There are only 3-4 buses a day, but they take about 15 minutes.
A 10-passenger wagon cab is also available from the port and is also recommended.
Cafe Shimamun+ is located across the street from Abaren Elementary School.
Parking] No parking available.
Related Rankings:cafe | Watakashiki Village
Sound Beach Cafe
This café is located in the Pension Half Time in Abalen.
The stylish and spacious interior of this popular restaurant is often fully booked.
Address】Pension Half Time, 122 Aza-Awaren, Tokashiki Village, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa, Japan
Phone number] 098-987-2021
Features and Recommendations
Sound Beach Cafe is a great place to eat delicious meat in Abalen.
Meat dishes such as burgers, steaks, sausages, etc. and beers from all over the world are available.
It is just the right place to go when you are hungry after enjoying diving or snorkeling.
Business Hours and Credit Card Facilities
Business hours: 12:00 - 14:00, 17:30 - 1:00
Closed] Open all year round
Credit Card Facilities】 Cash only
Access and parking from Naha Airport and Tokashiki Port
From Naha Airport to Abaren is the same as "cafe shimamun+".
From the bus terminus in front of the Tokashiki Village Youth Travel Village bus stop, it is a 3-minute walk along the bus street in the direction of Tokashiki Port.
Parking] Please inquire at the store.
Related Rankings:cafe | Watakashiki Village
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What do you think about the cafes in the Kerama Islands?
When you visit the Kerama Islands, try a tropical drink at a nice cafe, enjoying the view of the emerald green sea and the gentle breeze.
The tropical cafes will soothe your body after a long day of ocean activities.
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