Uppama Beach is a beach in Nakijin Village, on the northern part of Okinawa’s main island.
Roughly 2 km of white sand and clear water are what define it.
There is a hotel along the shore, and for a fee you can use its ocean-view pool as well.
It is not a busy place, which makes it a good choice if you want to take in a beautiful beach at your own pace.
Ratings for Uppama Beach
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Uppama Beach at a Glance
| Swimming season | April–October 9:00–18:00 |
| Opening hours | None in particular |
| Swimming fee | Free |
| Safety net | Yes (during the swimming season only) |
| Lifeguard | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Lockers | No |
| Equipment rental | Yes |
| Activities | Yes |
| Shop | Yes |
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Official website | https://belparaiso.com/ |
Uppama Beach has rental gear and activities available.
For details, see this page.
Highlights
Roughly 2 km of Beautiful Sand
The white sand runs on for about 2 km and is genuinely lovely.
On the hotel side there is an “Anywhere Door” and other photogenic spots.
On the other side, untouched sand stretches away.
Clear Water
The water is clear and very beautiful.
The weather was poor when I visited so it does not look its best, but normally it is as shown below.
The “Anywhere Door”
This beach has an “Anywhere Door.”
Plenty of people stop to photograph it.
The photo above was taken in poor weather, but on a clear day it looks like this.
There are other photogenic spots beyond the “Anywhere Door” as well, so it suits anyone hoping to come away with good pictures.
Points to Note
There are a few things to note when using Uppama Beach.
Please follow the rules and enjoy it safely.
Access and Parking
| Access | About 90 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 1069 Unten, Nakijin Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Parking | Yes (day use / 500 yen per day) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Uppama Beach has a dedicated parking lot.
See the map below for details on parking.
Around Uppama Beach
Recommended Activities in Nakijin Village
Nakijin Village has a range of marine activities on offer.
Diving, snorkeling, SUP, and more can all be booked.
If you would like to enjoy diving or snorkeling, why not see what is available on Viator or GetYourGuide?
Kouri Island
Kouri Island has a great many beautiful beaches and is well known as a place to visit.
The four spots below in particular are well worth your time when you are in Nakijin Village.
- Kouri Ohashi Bridge
- Kouri Island
- Tinu Beach (Heart Rock)
- Kouri Beach
Kouri Island is about 15 minutes by car from Uppama Beach.
Nagahama Beach Resort KANON
Nagahama Beach Resort KANON is a luxury resort where every room has an ocean view.
Each room is built around natural wood, giving it a genuinely relaxing feel.
JUNGLIA OKINAWA
JUNGLIA OKINAWA is a theme park in Nakijin Village that opened on July 25, 2025.
The site covers roughly 60 hectares, with attractions built around the wild nature of Yanbaru and a spa looking out over a remarkable view.
It is about an hour and a half by car from Naha Airport, which makes it easy to work into a day of beach-hopping in Nakijin Village.
If you want more than just the sea on your trip, it is well worth a visit.
In Closing
This guide has covered Uppama Beach.
Roughly 2 km of white sand and clear water are what define this beach.
There are plenty of photogenic spots including the “Anywhere Door,” so it suits anyone hoping to come away with good pictures.
When you visit Nakijin Village, be sure to make time for Uppama Beach.
I hope this guide has been of some use.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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