Reaching Zamami Island requires a ferry ride from Tomari Port in Naha, taking around one hour to reach this part of the Kerama Islands. Once on the island, travelers can access coastal spots like Furuzamami Beach and Ama Beach to swim among coral reefs and look for sea turtles. The island features multiple observation points, local dining spots, and beachfront campgrounds for overnight stays. Visitors often combine a trip here with island-hopping routes that include neighboring Tokashiki and Aka Islands.
Beckylee’s Guide to Exploring Zamami Island
Creator Beckylee highlights Zamami Island as a destination for travelers visiting Okinawa, Japan. The video focuses on the island’s outdoor appeal and seaside locations. Since this is a regular video, it captures the island’s coastal scenery and beach environment. Viewers can see the natural landscape that defines this part of the Okinawa prefecture. The travel footage provides a direct look at the coastal surroundings of Okinawa.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Various spots in Zamami
- 💡 Best for: First-Time Visitors, Nature Lovers
Ferrying from Tomari Port to Furuzamami Beach with MarcCarva
MarcCarva details how to travel from Okinawa’s main island to Zamami Island by taking a ferry from Tomari Port in Naha. The journey takes about one hour and leads directly into the waters of the Kerama Islands. The video covers popular locations on the island, including white-sand stretches at Furuzamami Beach and snorkeling points at Ama Beach. He shares practical insights on finding coral reefs and local fish during underwater excursions. The footage also showcases scenic routes across the island alongside his perspective as a digital nomad.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Furuzamami Beach
- 💡 Best for: Snorkelers, Digital Nomads
Solo Traveling through Zamami’s Michelin-Starred Beaches with Kae
Creator Kae documents her solo travel experience exploring the beaches of Zamami Island. She uses a DJI Osmo Pocket 3 and a DJI Mini 4 Pro to capture the island’s coastal views and clear waters. The vlog highlights the island’s famous Michelin-guide beach, showcasing the white sand and swimming conditions. Kae shares her journey navigating the island and records her personal experiences throughout the summer trip. The video provides prospective travelers with Klook discount codes for booking various activities in Okinawa.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Michelin Beach (Furuzamami Beach)
- 💡 Best for: Solo Travelers, Beach Lovers
Exploring Furuzamami Beach with limitless.moments
This short video by limitless.moments focuses entirely on Furuzamami Beach, located on Zamami Island in Okinawa. It showcases the clear coastal waters and white sands that make this specific beach a popular destination for travelers in Japan. The quick clip highlights the scenic environment of the Kerama Islands region.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Furuzamami Beach
- 💡 Best for: Day Trippers, Beach Lovers
A 4-Day Kerama Islands Itinerary with 2TRIP LIFE TV
Creator 2TRIP LIFE TV outlines a three-night, four-day summer itinerary covering Tokashiki, Zamami, and Aka Islands. On Zamami Island, the route includes stops at the Kerama Islands National Park Visitor Center, Asagi Rest House, Patio House Reef, and Ama Beach. The guide also highlights scenic viewpoints like the Inazaki Observatory and the Unajinosaki Observatory before moving on to Aka Island.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Ama Beach
- 💡 Best for: Island Hoppers, Active Travelers
Island Hopping in Zamami with Grace
Grace shares her travel vlog documenting a summer trip to Okinawa and Zamami Island. The video showcases island-hopping adventures, swimming at the local Michelin-guide beach, and enjoying the quiet nature of the region. She captures her daily experiences using an Insta360 GO Ultra camera to record her activities. The vlog also features discount recommendations for travel bookings made through Klook. She finishes by sharing lifestyle elements of her trip, including what she ate during her week in Japan.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Michelin-guide Beach (Furuzamami Beach)
- 💡 Best for: Solo Travelers, Lifestyle Vlog Fans
Snorkeling with Turtles on Zamami and Tokashiki with Sol
This travel vlog and guide from Sol and Travel Guides in English covers the second part of their trip to the Kerama Islands. The hosts document their island-hopping journey between Zamami Island and Tokashiki Island in Okinawa. They take viewers on underwater excursions to snorkel alongside sea turtles and explore the region’s coral reefs. The video also serves as a guide for organizing transportation and planning routes between these distinct tropical islands. They provide a direct link to booking sessions for travelers who need assistance structuring their Japan itinerary.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Coral Reefs around Zamami
- 💡 Best for: Snorkelers, Wildlife Enthusiasts
35mm Analog Film Photography in Zamami with Miles Mochizuki
Photographer Miles Mochizuki spends a week capturing the landscapes of Zamami Island and the Kerama Islands. He uses a mix of analog and digital cameras, including a Sony A7C II and a 35mm film camera, to shoot local street scenes and ocean views. The vlog embraces a slow living style, documenting his creative process and his choices for color-grading his shots. He provides links to his custom Lightroom presets and digital powergrades within the video description. The visual journey focuses heavily on the textures, colors, and light unique to tropical Japan.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Various locations in Zamami
- 💡 Best for: Photographers, Slow Travelers
Campervan Travel and Camping at Ama Beach with Kensho Quest
The travel channel Kensho Quest documents a five-night camping trip across Okinawa in a rented campervan from Asoviva Works. After visiting Cape Hedo, Kouri Island, and Katsuren Castle, they board a ferry boat from Tomari Port to Zamami Island. On the island, they set up camp directly at Ama Beach despite encountering heavy rain and storm conditions. They spend their time exploring the local terrain, searching for giant hermit crabs, and waiting for the weather to clear. The video concludes with their final assessment of whether camping in a campervan in Japan is worth the effort.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Ama Beach Campground
- 💡 Best for: Campers, Road Trippers
A 48-Hour Escape to Tokashiki and Zamami with Dylan & Lily
Creators Dylan and Lily spend 48 hours exploring the Kerama Islands off the coast of Okinawa. Their journey includes island hopping between Tokashiki Island and Zamami Island to experience local island life. The couple documents their ferry rides, hikes across untouched island trails, and snorkeling sessions among coral reefs. They highlight the turquoise beaches and the low-population environment of these remote spots. The video provides a travel guide format to inspire other couples planning a beach-focused trip to Japan.
- 📍 Featured Spot: Various spots in Zamami
- 💡 Best for: Couples, Island Hoppers
