This guide covers every beach in Motobu Town.
Motobu Town sits in the north of Okinawa’s main island, and is known for having some of the most beautiful beaches anywhere on the island.
Emerald Beach, the Bisezaki coast, Sesoko Island, and Minna Island are among the best known.
The beaches in Motobu Town range widely — from well-known ones that draw large numbers of visitors to quiet shores where locals go.
This guide covers ten beaches in Motobu Town.
- Emerald Beach
- Sesoko Beach
- Bisezaki
- Anchi Beach
- Minna Beach (Minna Island)
- Sakimotobu Beach (Gorilla Chop)
- Bise Beach (Bise Coast)
- Gushiken Beach
- Ufuta Beach / Koibito Beach
- Shiokawa Beach
Those are the ten.
Emerald Beach
Emerald Beach is a beach in Motobu Town.
Exceptionally clear water and beautiful white sand are what make this beach so appealing.
The view of Ie Island from Emerald Beach is genuinely beautiful, too.
Emerald Beach is part of Ocean Expo Park, and the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is close by, which makes this a spot large numbers of visitors come to every year.
The swimming facilities are well kept, and it is a popular beach that adults and children alike can enjoy.
| Access | About 100 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 424 Ishikawa, Motobu Town, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Sesoko Beach
Sesoko Beach is a beach on Sesoko Island, an outlying island in Motobu Town.
Sesoko Island is an outlying island, but the Sesoko Bridge connects it to Okinawa’s main island, so you can drive there.
What defines Sesoko Beach is water of a clarity that is genuinely striking in person, along with beautiful sand. The Hilton Okinawa Sesoko Resort is close by, which makes it popular as a destination too.
The swimming facilities are well kept, snorkeling and other activities are all on offer, and it is a popular beach that adults and children alike can enjoy.
A beautiful beach, a resort atmosphere, and marine activities all in one place — it is a genuinely indulgent spot.
| Access | About 100 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 5583-1 Sesoko, Motobu Town, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Yes (paid) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Bisezaki
Bisezaki is a beautiful stretch of coast in Motobu Town.
It is well known as a place to snorkel, and both locals and visitors come here to do so.
The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and the Bise Fukugi Tree Lane are among the many sights nearby.
The footing at Bisezaki is poor, so take real care where you step.
| Access | About 100 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 639-21 Bise, Motobu Town, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Yes (paid) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Anchi Beach
Anchi Beach is a beach on Sesoko Island, an outlying island in Motobu Town.
Sesoko Island is an outlying island, but the Sesoko Bridge connects it to Okinawa’s main island, so you can drive there.
White sand and exceptionally clear water are what define Anchi Beach.
The swimming facilities are well kept, and plenty of visitors snorkel and paddle SUP boards here.
| Access | About 100 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Sesoko, Motobu Town, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Yes (both paid and free) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Minna Beach (Minna Island)
Minna Beach is a beach on Minna Island, an outlying island in Motobu Town.
It is about 15 minutes by boat from Toguchi Port in Motobu Town to Minna Port.
Minna Beach is defined by exceptionally clear blue water and pure white sand, and the island is well known for drawing more than 60,000 visitors a year to a population of around 40.
There are facilities for swimming and marine activities as well, which makes it a good choice if you want a genuinely beautiful beach.
| Access | About 15 minutes by boat from Toguchi Port to Minna Island |
| Address | 6229 Sesoko, Motobu Town, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Available at Toguchi Port |
| Restroom | Yes |
Sakimotobu Beach (Gorilla Chop)
Sakimotobu Beach is a beach in Motobu Town.
This beach is known for a large rock called Gorilla Chop.
It is also a well-known snorkeling and diving spot — people were out snorkeling when we visited.
The swimming facilities are well kept, with restrooms and shower rooms on site.
There is no safety net and no lifeguard, so take real care when swimming, snorkeling, or diving.
| Access | About 90 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 5232 Sakimotobu, Motobu Town, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Bise Beach (Bise Coast)
Bise Beach (Bise Coast) is a beach in Motobu Town.
The name is read “Bise.”
Exceptionally clear water and roughly 300 meters of sand define it, and the view of Ie Island from Bise Beach is remarkable.
The Bise Fukugi Tree Lane, Emerald Beach, and the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium are among the many sights nearby.
Bise Beach is lovely, but there are no swimming facilities, so it suits anyone who wants unhurried time on the sand.
| Access | About 100 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 411 Bise, Motobu Town, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | No |
| Parking | Yes (free parking at the Bise Fukugi Tree Lane) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Gushiken Beach
Gushiken Beach is a beach in Motobu Town.
Roughly 400 meters of sand and exceptionally clear water are what define it.
It is a quiet spot with almost no visitors — a few locals were out paddling SUP boards when we went.
| Access | About 100 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Motobu Town, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | No |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restroom | No |
Ufuta Beach / Koibito Beach
Ufuta Beach is a beach in Motobu Town, also known as Koibito Beach.
Exceptionally clear water, beautiful white sand, and neatly lined palm trees define it, and the view of Ie Island from Ufuta Beach is genuinely beautiful.
It is a beach where you can have a barbecue, and both food and equipment can be arranged through Okiroko.
If a barbecue is what you are after, booking in advance is worth doing.
| Access | About 80 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 861-1 Toguchi, Motobu Town, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | No |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Shiokawa Beach
Shiokawa Beach is a beach in the Sakimotobu area of Motobu Town.
It sits along National Route 449, and is also known for the Shiokawa river across the road, designated a national natural monument.
A long stretch of natural sand and exceptionally clear water define it, and casuarina trees line the shore, so there is shade to rest in.
Few visitors come and locals take their time here; the shore faces west, so the sunset is another draw.
| Access | About 80 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 2846 Sakimotobu, Motobu Town, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | No |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restroom | No |
Places Worth Visiting in Motobu Town
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
The Churaumi Aquarium needs little introduction, and large numbers of visitors and locals come here every year.
From the vast main tank where whale sharks and manta rays swim — one of the largest in the world — to the many creatures native to Okinawa, there is a great deal to see.
Activities in Motobu Town
Motobu Town offers a 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?
Hotel Orion Motobu Resort & Spa
Hotel Orion Motobu Resort & Spa stands directly opposite Emerald Beach, within walking distance of both the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and the Bise Fukugi Tree Lane — a genuinely good location.
Every room is oceanfront with a balcony, and the view from it takes in Ie Island.
Inside there is a large bath fed by a natural hot spring drawn from 1,500 meters underground, along with a pool and restaurants. It is also an official hotel of JUNGLIA OKINAWA.
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 guide has covered the beaches of Motobu Town.
Motobu Town has as many beautiful beaches as anywhere on Okinawa’s main island.
They range widely — resort beaches that draw crowds, popular snorkeling spots, and quiet local shores.
For swimming, Emerald Beach, Anchi Beach, and Sesoko Beach are the popular choices.
For snorkeling, Minna Island, Bisezaki, and Gorilla Chop are the ones to head for.
Each beach has something different about it, and every one of them is genuinely lovely.
When you visit Motobu Town, be sure to make time for the beaches.
We hope this article proves useful.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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