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Kouri Bridge

Kouri Bridge

古宇利大橋

Kouri Bridge links Yagaji Island and Kouri Island in northern Okinawa and opened in 2005. It is 1,960 m long. The sea under the bridge shows bright shades of blue. Visitors drive across it and enjoy the views of the water.

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Visitor information

Getting there

About 85 minutes from Naha Airport using the Okinawa Expressway.

Hours and fees can change. Please check the official website before you go.

Good to know

  • The bridge is 1,960 m long.
  • It is known as the longest bridge on the main island of Okinawa.
  • The bright blue colours of the sea below are the main attraction.

Tips for Muslim visitors

  • Tokei, Peace and Tinu beaches in the north of Kouri Island are quiet beaches with no facilities or lifeguards.
  • Kouri Beach, at the base of the bridge, is the island's most popular beach.
  • Natural sites may have few facilities. Bring water, a travel prayer mat and a qibla app, and check the weather; mountains and lakes can be much colder than the city.
  • Restrooms for wudu can be far apart on trails. Many Muslim travellers carry a small water bottle for wudu.
  • Plan your visit around prayer times. Below are today's prayer times for Okinawa and the verified places to pray nearby.
  • Food stalls and shops near popular sights usually do not have halal certification. Check the ingredients, or choose from the verified places on this site.

Prayer times in Okinawa

Today (5 Nov 2026)

  1. Fajr05:13
  2. Sunrise06:41
  3. Dhuhr12:15
  4. Asr15:22
  5. Maghrib17:45
  6. Isha19:03

Times are calculated for Naha. Times may differ elsewhere in Okinawa.

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Places to pray near Kouri Bridge

We have not verified a place to pray near here yet. Many large stations, airports and department stores in Japan have prayer rooms.

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Halal food near Kouri Bridge

We have not verified a halal restaurant near here yet. Until then, these guides can help you choose food safely:

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Photo: CEphoto, Uwe Aranas, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

Sources (Checked 5 Nov 2026): filmoffice.ocvb.or.jp, visitokinawajapan.com