This article gathers the quiet beaches of Onna Village.
Onna Village sits on the east coast of Okinawa’s main island, and it holds some of the finest beaches in the prefecture.
There are a great many beaches here, from busy, famous ones to quiet stretches that feel almost private.
These are the nine quiet beaches covered below.
- Zane Beach (Beach51)
- Fuchaku Beach
- Uramaeda Beach
- Inbu Beach
- Apogama Beach
- Diamond Beach
- Atta Beach
- Nakadomari Beach
- Malibu Beach
*By quiet beaches we mean beaches with relatively few visitors.
We have also put together a guide to the best-known beaches in Onna Village, so take a look if you want to see those as well.
Zane Beach (Beach51)
Zane Beach (Beach51) is defined by fine white sand and blue water, and it is a genuinely lovely beach.
Cape Maeda, famous for its Blue Cave, is close by, and people come to Zane Beach for all sorts of reasons: to snorkel, to take photographs, or simply to sit on the sand.
It is a small beach and not especially well known.
These are the two spots Zane Beach is known for.
- The view from the cliff
- The rock window
If you go to Zane Beach, both are worth seeing.
| Access | About 60 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Maeda, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Water sports | None (there are activities at Cape Maeda nearby) |
| Parking | None (there is paid parking at Cape Maeda nearby) 100 yen per hour |
| Restroom | None |
Fuchaku Beach
Fuchaku Beach is defined by clear water and a wide, long stretch of sand.
Resort hotels line the shore around Fuchaku Beach, which gives it a real resort feel.
Far fewer people come here than to Tiger Beach next door, so it suits anyone after a quiet, slow day.
| Access | About 75 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 110 Fuchaku, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Water sports | None |
| Parking | None (there is paid parking at Tiger Beach) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Uramaeda Beach
Uramaeda Beach is defined by fine white sand and blue water, and it is a genuinely lovely beach.
The natural rock formations are beautiful and a real draw; standing among them you realize how large they are and feel the force of nature here.
Cape Maeda and Zane Beach are both close by, and the whole stretch is popular for snorkeling, diving, and SUP.
Uramaeda Beach is not especially well known, but it is a beautiful beach, so make time for it when you go to Cape Maeda.
| Access | About 60 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Maeda, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Water sports | None (there are activities at Cape Maeda nearby) |
| Parking | None (there is paid parking at Cape Maeda nearby) 100 yen per hour |
| Restroom | None |
Inbu Beach
Inbu Beach is defined by clear water and about a kilometer of beautiful sand, and it is a genuinely lovely beach.
Because the sand runs so far, the beach divides into a stretch run by Halekulani Okinawa, which works almost as a private beach, and a stretch nobody manages at all.
Guests of Halekulani Okinawa can use the pool and the other facilities as well, so it suits anyone after a proper resort stay.
| Access | About 65 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 1967-1 Nakama, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Water sports | Yes |
| Parking | No parking for Inbu Beach itself (guests and facility users of Halekulani Okinawa may park) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Apogama Beach
Apogama Beach is a favorite spot for diving and snorkeling.
Cape Manzamo, Manza Beach, and a run of other Okinawan resort spots are all close by.
What defines Apogama Beach above all is the natural cave known as Apogama.
In the Okinawan dialect, “gama” means cave.
The land around Apogama Beach once belonged to the US military, so almost nothing has been built here, and the nature is as good as untouched.
*The land has since been returned.
It is also well known for diving and snorkeling, and there were several people in the water when I visited.
If you plan to dive or snorkel at Apogama, you will need to bring your own gear.
Take real care when you go into the water.
| Access | About 85 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 4484 Onna, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Water sports | None |
| Parking | None (a lot of cars park on the roadside) |
| Restroom | None |
Diamond Beach
Diamond Beach is worth the trip for its beautiful rocky shore and very clear water.
It is less a place to swim than a place to look out at from a cafe.
There are hotels and cafes nearby, so you can take in the view over lunch or a coffee.
| Access | About 75 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Seragaki, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Water sports | None |
| Parking | Yes (near Nakayukui Observatory) |
| Restroom | None |
Atta Beach
Atta Beach is defined by clear water and about a kilometer of sand.
There is a school across the road, and the beach sits quietly in the middle of a residential area.
It is mostly locals and families here, swimming, camping, and barbecuing.
| Access | About 90 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Afuso, Onna Village, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Water sports | None |
| Parking | Yes (paid: 700 yen) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Nakadomari Beach
Nakadomari Beach is worth the trip for its 600 meters of sand and clear water.
Onna no Eki and Cape Maeda are both close by.
Nakadomari Beach is not a place tourists come to, so it is mostly locals walking along the sand and the shore.
There is almost nothing here in the way of facilities, and the beach is left as nature made it.
| Access | About 70 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 87-2 Nakadomari, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Water sports | None |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restroom | None |
Malibu Beach
Malibu Beach is defined by beautiful sand and blue water.
Malibu Beach also goes by the name Kurawa Coast.
The Blue Cave is close by, so there are tour operators based at Malibu Beach.
At low tide the water pulls back and you can walk out toward the open sea, with small fish around your feet.
It is a small beach, and it suits anyone who wants to let the time pass slowly.
| Access | About 60 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Yamada, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Water sports | Yes |
| Parking | Yes (free) For visitors using the facilities on site only |
| Restroom | Yes (Sea Trust Okinawa and ARU GUIDE customers only) |
Things to do in Onna Village
Onna Village has a great deal to do on the water.
You can book diving, snorkeling, SUP, and more.
If diving or snorkeling appeals, it is worth seeing what is on offer in Onna Village.
In summary
This article covered the following nine quiet beaches in Onna Village.
- Zane Beach (Beach51)
- Fuchaku Beach
- Uramaeda Beach
- Inbu Beach
- Apogama Beach
- Diamond Beach
- Atta Beach
- Nakadomari Beach
- Malibu Beach
Onna Village has every kind of beach, from the famous names to the quiet stretches.
The ones covered here draw relatively few visitors, so they are fine places to sit on the sand and take in the feel of Okinawa.
Each has its own character and all of them are beautiful, so do make the trip.
For what it is worth, my own favorite is Zane Beach (Beach51).
We have also put together a guide to the best-known beaches in Onna Village, so take a look if you want to see more.
I hope this guide has been of some use.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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