Sea Glass Beach (Kunjita-hama) is located in Nago, in the northern part of Okinawa’s main island.
What sets it apart is beautifully clear water — and the lovely sea glass you can gather here.
This is a place where you can feel Okinawa’s natural landscape almost entirely as it was.
The beach draws a good number of overseas visitors, and when we came by there were people collecting sea glass.
It is not a beach that attracts crowds, so it suits anyone who wants to make jewellery from sea glass, or simply spend an unhurried stretch of time by the shore.
Sea Glass Beach (Kunjita-hama) Ratings
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Sea Glass Beach (Kunjita-hama) Essentials
| Swimming season | None in particular |
| Hours | None in particular |
| Swimming fee | Free |
| Jellyfish net | None |
| Lifeguard | None |
| Showers | None |
| Lockers | None |
| Rentals | None |
| Activities | None |
| Shop | None |
| Restroom | None |
| Official site | None |
Sea Glass Beach has no rest areas and no jellyfish net.
There are no restrooms or showers either, so please plan accordingly.
There is no lifeguard on duty, so do take real care if you go into the water.
Highlights
Exceptionally clear water
The clarity of the water at Sea Glass Beach was remarkable.
The weather helped, but the water was exceptionally clear and lovely.
Beautiful sand
The sand at Sea Glass Beach is beautifully clean.
It is hard to tell from photographs, but the sand is fine and soft underfoot.
An untouched beach
This beach is very nearly untouched, with Okinawa’s natural landscape left just as it is.
The great rock walls are striking too
Sea Glass Beach has a great many large rock formations.
They are hard to gauge from photographs, but the biggest stand around 5 m high.
Greenery all around
Nothing here is landscaped, so the surroundings are thick with greenery.
It is a place where you can genuinely feel Okinawa’s natural side.
The rocky areas nearby are lovely as well.
Points to note
There is an information board at Sea Glass Beach.
Please follow the posted rules when using the beach.
Access & Parking
| Access | About 80 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Toyohara, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restroom | None |
Sea Glass Beach has a car park with free space for around 10 cars.
For details of the car park, please check the image and map below.
Around Sea Glass Beach (Kunjita-hama)
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.
Kanucha Resort
Kanucha Resort is a resort hotel in Nago.
It offers ocean views, an attractive pool and the nature of Yanbaru, while the beach has plenty of activities and rentals, along with an adjoining beachside pool you are free to use.
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 Sea Glass Beach (Kunjita-hama).
What sets it apart is beautifully clear water — and the lovely sea glass you can gather here.
This is a place where you can feel Okinawa’s natural landscape almost entirely as it was.
It is our pick for anyone who wants to slow down and spend time on the sand.
If you are heading to Nago, do make time for Sea Glass Beach (Kunjita-hama).
Thank you for reading to the end.
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