4-2-1 Mashiki, Ginowan City
Tel: 098-897-2759
This is an urban-style beach with shallow water located right next to the Okinawa Convention Center. Tropical Beach is popular among locals and tourists alike, and it gets crowded with people relaxing or enjoying a BBQ on weekends. From the beach, you can take in a magnificent view of the sunset.
5-1 Toyosaki, Tomigusuku City
Tel: 098-850-1139
Located 15 minutes on foot from Naha Airport, at the end of a pine tree-lined road, the beach offers a full day of fun with a variety of facilities, including beach volleyball and soccer areas, basketball courts and spacious playing fields.
228 Toguchi, Yomitan Village
Tel: 098-982-8877
This 200-meter-long natural beach is a famous spot for watching the sunset. Located in Yomitan Village, just next to Tomarigusuku Park with recreational equipment for kids, Toguchi Beach is always crowded with local families.
*Jellyfish protection net not available.
100 Seragaki, Onna Village
Tel: 098-966-1280
This is a quiet, secluded beach located just behind the Onna branch of the Okashigoten sweets shop. The beach is recommended for those looking for a relaxing beach experience.
1550-1 Fuchaku, Onna Village
Tel: 098-993-7111
Sitting right in front of Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort and immediately next to Fuchaku Beach, Tiger Beach is known for its pristine, unspoiled beauty with its stretch of pure white sand. While many of the beaches in Onna's resort area are privately owned by hotels and resorts, this beach provides an accessible and comfortable atmosphere for everyone. Together with the adjacent Fuchaku Beach, Tiger Beach is well liked by locals and is often filled with people looking to enjoy the sunset in tranquil surroundings. Fuchaku Beach, on the other hand, is a popular spot for walking the dog.
Ishizaki, Ishikawa, Uruma City
This is a public beach situated on the eastern coast of Okinawa, just next to the Ishikawa Sports Park. From the gazebos built on the beach, you can look out over the large expanse of Kin Bay. Surrounded by lush trees providing some welcome shade, the beach is a popular spot for picnics.
4 Yonashiroyahira, Uruma City
The route from the Katsuren Peninsula to Ikei Island, including the 4.7-kilometer-long Kaichu-doro -- an inter-island causeway that cuts through the shallow water between the main island of Okinawa and Henza Island --- is a popular choice for a scenic drive. A roadside park situated at the midpoint of the causeway has a concrete shoreline and a park area with a lush lawn and benches, making it an ideal place for picnics.
Kouri, Nakijin Village
This beach is located on your right as you arrive on Kouri Island via the Kouri Bridge. Although the beach may not be the best snorkeling spot on the island, with its shallow, crystal-clear water and sandy bottom it provides a safe swimming experience for everyone, including children. Rental services for snorkeling equipment and beach parasols, a shop, restrooms and shower facilities are available.
2-21 Chatan, Chatan Town
Tel: 098-926-2680
This is an 800-meter-long beach popular among locals and the international crowd. The beach is part of Araha Park, which also contains 3-on-3 basketball courts and playground equipment. A wide variety of water-based activities are available.
1808 Kise, Nago City
Tel: 0980-51-1333
Admission: 2,000 yen (Price include free access to the shower facility.)
Located on the premises of The Busena Terrace, a luxury resort that sits on Cape Busena, is a beautiful 760-meter-long beach with a vast expanse of pure white sand. Palm trees surrounding the beach give it a tropical resort atmosphere.
2-2-1, Miyazato, Nago City
Tel: 0980-52-3183
Located on Nago Bay, this is a long stretch of man-made beach with snow white sand and calm water. With no rise/fall of the sea level, it provides pleasant swimming conditions regardless of the tide. The beach is popular among locals and families.
66-1 Fuchaku, Onna Village
Tel: 098-965-2222
Admission: Free
This beach boasts shallow, crystal-clear water in varying shades of blue that has been ranked top grade AA by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment. Beach Land is a popular water playground with a variety of fun attractions, such as an eight-meter-long water slide and trampolines.
