Abu Beach (Abu-hama) is located in Nago, in the northern part of Okinawa’s main island.
It is a lovely beach, with about 1 km of clean sand and the clear water of a genuinely natural shoreline.
The landscape here is largely untouched and almost no visitors come this way, which makes it a fine choice for anyone wanting to spend unhurried time by the sea.
There are almost no swimming facilities — a quiet spot that few beyond the locals tend to visit.
Abu Beach (Abu-hama) Ratings
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Abu Beach (Abu-hama) 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 |
| Activities | None |
| Shop | None |
| Restroom | None |
| Official site | None |
Abu Beach is an unmanaged natural beach, so there are no swimming facilities.
Visitors rarely come this way, which makes it a good choice for anyone wanting to relax on the sand.
Highlights
About 1 km of beautiful sand
The sand runs for roughly 1 km, and it is both clean and pleasantly fine underfoot.
There were a few small boats moored along the shore.
Exceptionally clear water
The clarity of the water is hard to convey in photographs, but seen in person it is remarkably transparent.
Backed by the Yanbaru forest
The Yanbaru forest lies just behind, and the combination of a beautiful shoreline with the forest makes this a wonderful spot.
Points to note
There is a sign at Abu Beach setting out a few points to note.
Please follow the posted rules when using the beach.
With a little luck, dugongs have been known to appear in the waters around here.
Access & Parking
| Access | About 100 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 22 Abu, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Parking | None |
| Restroom | None |
Abu Beach has no car park.
You can drive close to the entrance down to the shore, but there is no open space to leave a car either.
For details of the entrance to Abu Beach, please check the map below.
Around Abu Beach (Abu-hama)
Kanucha Resort
Kanucha Resort is a resort hotel with everything from marine activities to golf and a spa.
Within the grounds is Kanucha Beach, where the natural landscape remains largely untouched — our pick for anyone after a true Okinawan resort experience.
Activities and rentals are plentiful, and the adjoining beachside pool is available to use as well.
Activities in Nago
Nago offers a wide range of marine activities.
You can book diving, snorkeling, SUP and more.
If you would like to enjoy diving or snorkeling, why not check out the available activities online?
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 Abu Beach (Abu-hama).
It is a lovely beach, with about 1 km of clean sand and the clear water of a genuinely natural shoreline.
The landscape here is largely untouched and almost no visitors come this way, which makes it a fine choice for anyone wanting to spend unhurried time by the sea.
If you are heading to Nago, do make time for Abu Beach (Abu-hama).
Thank you for reading to the end.
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