Taen Beach

Taen Beach is located along the coastline of Uken Village, facing the calm waters of Yakunai Bay and surrounded by lush green mountains. The beach is known for its fine white sand and clear, transparent sea. The shape of the surrounding land helps keep the waves relatively gentle, making it a place where locals and visitors to the southern part of Amami Oshima can quietly experience the sea.

Visitors often walk along the sandy shore while listening to the gentle sound of the waves and enjoying the sea breeze. The view changes subtly as the sky and sea shift colors throughout the day, creating a peaceful landscape. The beach also provides a quiet setting for resting, such as reading a book or simply watching the ocean. Taen Beach retains much of the natural environment of Uken Village, showing different aspects of the sea depending on the time one visits. The sound of the waves accompanies a calm passage of time at the beach.