Agarie Beach (Agarie Coast) is located in Nago, in the northern part of Okinawa’s main island.
The appeal here is about 500 m of sand paired with wonderfully clear water.
It is a lovely beach set in a residential neighbourhood — less a stop for tourists than somewhere locals come for a walk.
Agarie Beach is our pick for anyone who simply wants to take it easy along the shore.
Agarie Beach (Agarie Coast) Ratings
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Agarie Beach (Agarie Coast) Essentials
| Swimming season | None in particular |
| Hours | None in particular |
| Swimming fee | Free |
| Jellyfish net | None |
| Lifeguard | None |
| Showers | None |
| Lockers | None |
| Swimming gear rental | None |
| Marine activities | None |
| Shop | None |
| Restroom | None |
| Official site | None |
Agarie Beach has no swimming facilities and no restrooms.
There is no jellyfish net and no lifeguard on duty, so please take care if you go into the water.
Highlights
Exceptionally clear water
The water is beautifully clear, opening out into a wide expanse of emerald green.
About 500 m of beautiful sand
The stretch of clean sand runs for roughly 500 m.
The sand itself is fine and soft underfoot.
The breakwater is attractive too
There is a breakwater, which does lend the place a slightly man-made feel — though we rather liked it as it is.
Points to note
Please follow the posted rules when using the beach.
Access & Parking
| Access | About 75 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 5-20-5 Agarie, Nago City, Okinawa 905-0021 |
| Activities | None |
| Parking | Yes (free) *Space for about 15 cars |
| Restroom | None |
Agarie Beach has a free car park with room for around 15 cars.
For details on the car park, please check the map below.
Around Agarie Beach (Agarie Coast)
Activities in Nago
In Nago, marine sports such as snorkeling, diving and SUP in the clear water are hugely popular.
There are plenty of tours beyond marine sports too, so take a look on Viator or GetYourGuide.
Hotel Yugaf Inn Okinawa
Hotel Yugaf Inn Okinawa suits business travellers and holidaymakers alike.
Agarie Beach is about 8 minutes away by car.
The hotel received the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare Award at the 24th Awards for Welcoming, Community-Minded Accommodation.
The award recognises local inns and hotels — and hotel associations — that show genuine consideration for all guests, older visitors among them.
*For details of the Awards for Welcoming, Community-Minded Accommodation, please see here
A rental car is the way to see Okinawa
For getting around Okinawa’s main island, a rental car is by far the best option.
Shuri Castle in Naha, the beautiful beaches of the north, American Village in Chatan — the sights are scattered across the island, and with a car you can take them in at your own pace. Local buses are infrequent and rarely run to time, so having a car 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.
Summary
This article introduced Agarie Beach (Agarie Coast).
It is a lovely beach, with about 500 m of sand and wonderfully clear water.
There are almost no swimming facilities, so it suits anyone who wants to slow down and enjoy the shore.
If you are heading to Nago, do make time for Agarie Beach.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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