In the Ueno district of southwestern Miyako Island quietly sits “Hakuai WaiWai Beach.”
This isn’t a famous beach bustling with tourists, but a hidden gem where quiet and natural beauty remain.
The calm sea enclosed by a breakwater is easy to swim in, and it’s also known for a high chance of meeting sea turtles.
With a wonderfully clear cobalt-blue sea before you, it’s a soothing beach where you can savor “Miyako Blue” to your heart’s content.
Hakuai WaiWai Beach Ratings
Hakuai WaiWai Beach Basic Information
| Swimming season | None in particular |
| Hours | None |
| Fee | None |
| Jellyfish net | None |
| Lifeguard | None |
| Showers | None |
| Lockers | None |
| Rentals | Yes |
| Activities | Yes |
| Shop | Yes |
| Restroom | Yes |
| Official site | – |
Hakuai WaiWai Beach is a beach where many tourists gather.
You can snorkel here too, so enjoy swimming while taking care!
The Highlights
A spot with a high chance of meeting sea turtles
“WaiWai Beach” boasts one of the top sea-turtle encounter rates on Miyako Island.
You can often see them even in the shallows, so even snorkeling beginners can have a moving experience.
A calm, easy-to-swim beach
The breakwater-enclosed structure keeps the waves quiet.
Families with small children and those unsure of their swimming can enjoy the water with peace of mind.
A hidden gem with few crowds, for a quiet time
Compared with tourist-heavy beaches like Yonaha Maehama and Shigira Beach, fewer people visit, making it a hideaway where you can relax while gazing at the sea.
A wonderfully clear cobalt-blue sea
It’s a beautiful beach with excellent water quality, where a see-through blue sea spreads out.
On sunny days, you can savor the beautiful gradient of Miyako Blue.
There are places to rest, too
WaiWai Beach has rest spots where you can take a leisurely breather between playing in the sea.
Since you can stay cool while avoiding direct sunlight, it’s perfect for families and long stays.
Also ideal as a base for snorkeling and diving
Sea-turtle snorkeling and intro diving tours are held nearby, making it a marine-activity base that everyone from beginners to advanced can enjoy.
WaiWai Beach Short Video
Here’s a short video of WaiWai Beach — please take a look!
Access & Parking
| Access | About 15 minutes by car from Miyako Airport |
| Address | Ueno-Miyaguni, Miyakojima City, Okinawa |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Hakuai WaiWai Beach has a free parking lot.
Nearby Information
Feliz Villa Suite Miyakojima Ueno
Feliz Villa Suite Miyakojima Ueno is a luxury villa-style property where every building has a private heated pool.
With a kitchen, furniture, and appliances, it suits long stays and those who like to cook, for a relaxed time.
Hakuai WaiWai Beach also spreads out right in front, and the superb location — letting you go back and forth between sea and villa — is another draw.
Activities on Miyako Island
On Miyako Island, marine sports such as snorkeling, diving, and SUP in the crystal-clear sea are hugely popular.
On some tours you might even be lucky enough to see sea turtles, so be sure to enjoy them!
Summary
Hakuai WaiWai Beach lets you enjoy both “meeting sea turtles” and “quiet” at once — a special presence even on Miyako Island.
With good access and parking and restrooms in place, being easy to drop by is another draw.
Unlike a tourist site, you can spend a leisurely time wrapped in the gentle sound of the waves.
For anyone who wants “soothing sea time” on Miyako Island, this is a beach we highly recommend.
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