KIN Sunrise Beach is a beach in Kin Town, in the north of Okinawa Main Island.
What defines KIN Sunrise Beach is its 800 metres of sand and its clear water, and it is a genuinely lovely beach.
On the beach you can also try water sports such as banana boats, and there is a barbecue setup.
A jellyfish net and lifeguards are in place, so everyone from adults to children can play safely.
Ratings for KIN Sunrise Beach
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Key facts about KIN Sunrise Beach
| Swimming season | Late March (season opening) to October 31 |
| Opening hours | 10:00-20:30 (April to October 31) 10:00-17:00 (November to March 31) |
| Jellyfish net | Yes |
| Lifeguards | Yes |
| Shower rooms | Yes |
| Lockers | Yes |
| Rentals | Yes |
| Activities | Yes |
| Shop | Yes |
| Restroom | Yes |
| Official website | KIN Sunrise Beach |
KIN Sunrise Beach has a jellyfish net and lifeguards on duty, so you can swim with peace of mind.
With plenty of rental gear and activities, it works for adults and children alike.
[Water sports] - Banana boat - Super Marble - Jet touring - Kayak rental - Wakeboarding *Please check the details here
[Barbecue] *Please check the details here
What makes it worth a visit
About 800 metres of beautiful sand
This is one of the longest beaches in Okinawa, and the 800 metres of sand are lovely.
Clear water
The water is clear and genuinely beautiful.
Clean facilities
There are restrooms and showers on site, and they are kept very clean.
There are coin lockers as well.
The I ❤️ KIN sign
The I ❤️ KIN sign is made for social media.
Plenty of rental gear
The rental range is good, covering rings, parasols, and more.
You can barbecue here too
[Barbecue] *Please check the details here
Things to note
KIN Sunrise Beach has a few rules for visitors.
Please check the photo above and follow the rules while you are there.
A map of the beach facilities is below as well.
Access and parking
| Access | About 80 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 1089-4 Kin, Kin Town, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restroom | Yes |
The parking area (due for completion around May 2023) was under construction, and we were told entry is free while the work continues.
For now there is temporary parking, as in the photo below.
Around KIN Sunrise Beach
Things to do in Kin Town
Kin Town has a range of water sports on offer.
You can book mangrove tours, snorkeling, SUP, and more.
If you fancy trying something, why not take a look on Viator or GetYourGuide?
ASBO STAY HOTEL
A five-minute walk from KIN Sunrise Beach is the ASBO STAY HOTEL. It opened in January 2022 in the Ginbaru district of Kin Town, which makes it a relatively new resort hotel.
Every room has an ocean view, and even the standard rooms are over 30 square metres. Taking in the sea in front of you and the ridgeline of Mount Onna behind at the same time is something only this hotel offers.
It has a natural hot spring with no added water, a rarity in Okinawa, along with an open-air bath, a jacuzzi, a sauna, and a cold plunge. Being able to soak away the day straight after the beach is a real plus on a trip built around the sea.
A rental car is the way to go in Okinawa
A rental car is by far the best way to get around Okinawa Main Island.
Shuri Castle in Naha, the beautiful beaches of the north, American Village in Chatan and more are scattered across the island, and with a car you can take them at your own pace. Buses are infrequent and do not always run on time, so having a car or not makes a real difference to the trip.
Cars fill up quickly in the peak season, so we recommend booking early once your travel dates are set. One important note for overseas visitors: to drive in Japan you must obtain an International Driving Permit (Geneva Convention) in your home country before you depart, and remember that traffic in Japan drives on the left.
In summary
This article looked at KIN Sunrise Beach.
KIN Sunrise Beach opened in September 2022, and this newer beach is defined by its 800 metres of sand and its clear water.
A hotel has gone up next door as well, so visitor numbers here look set to grow.
If you are heading to Kin Town, make time for KIN Sunrise Beach.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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