Omura Coast

In short

Omura Coast is a beach located right near Futami Port, the gateway to Chichijima Island, and is also known as "Maehama." Situated in the Omura district at the center of the island, it is also known for hosting the earliest beach opening ceremony in Japan on New Year's Day. You can easily enjoy the sea right after arriving on the island by ship or just before departing.

• ​A Beach Beside the Port​​: About a 3-minute walk from Futami Port. There are changing rooms and showers, allowing you to enter the sea right after arriving.
• ​Japan's Earliest Beach Opening​​: The beach opening ceremony is held on New Year's Day. Actual swimming is possible from around May to November.
• ​Take a Break on the Wooden Deck​​: There is also a wooden deck on the beach where everyone from children to seniors spends their time relaxing.

History and Highlights

​Omura Coast​ is a beach located right near Futami Port, the gateway to Chichijima Island. It is also called "Maehama." Located in the Omura district at the center of the island, it stretches out in front of Ogamiyama Park and the visitor center.

To reach Chichijima Island, you take the "Ogasawara Maru" departing from Takeshiba Pier in Tokyo. The voyage takes 24 hours. Omura Coast is a beach just a short walk from Futami Port, where the ship arrives. It is also just a short walk from the main street of Chichijima Island, with many restaurants and shops clustered around it.

Omura Coast is also known for hosting the earliest beach opening ceremony in Japan on New Year's Day. However, actual swimming is possible from around May to November.

The beach is made of coral dust. When walking, sandals such as "gyosan" are recommended. Gyosan are the specialty sandals of Ogasawara. The beach is convenient to use, with changing rooms, showers, and rest areas dotted around.

Tips for Viewing and Experiencing

• ​The First Sea After Arriving on the Island​​: Upon arriving on Chichijima Island, first take a look at the beautiful sea at this beach. With changing rooms and showers available, you can change and go into the sea immediately upon arrival. You can also enjoy the sea a little longer before leaving the island.
• ​Relaxing on the Wooden Deck​​: There is also a wooden deck on the beach where everyone from children to seniors spends their time relaxing. Being adjacent to the town, it is suitable not only for swimming, but also for taking a stroll and relaxing.
• ​Casual Sea Activities​​: In addition to swimming, you can also easily enjoy windsurfing.

Walking Tips

It is about a 1-minute walk from the Commerce, Industry and Tourism Hall (B-Ship), where the tourism association is located, and about a 3-minute walk from Futami Port. Around Futami Port, most of the island's restaurants and izakayas are gathered, where you can savor local island cuisine such as sea turtle dishes. From the beach, it is about 220 meters west to the Ogasawara World Heritage Center, and about 880 meters west-northwest to the Weather Station Observation Deck. You can also reach Miyanohama Beach, located about 1.1 km to the north, in about 20 to 30 minutes on foot.