Yaka Beach is a beach in Kin Town, in the north of Okinawa Main Island.
What defines Yaka Beach is its 700 metres or so of sand and its clear water, and it is a genuinely lovely beach.
It is not a beach that visitors come to, so it suits anyone who wants a slow day by the sea.
There are no rules against swimming, but there are no facilities for it either, so take real care if you go into the water.
Ratings for Yaka Beach
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Key facts about Yaka Beach
| Swimming season | None in particular |
| Opening hours | None in particular |
| Jellyfish net | None |
| Lifeguard | None |
| Shower rooms | None |
| Lockers | None |
| Rentals | None |
| Activities | None |
| Shop | None |
| Restroom | None |
| Official website | Kin Town tourist information |
Yaka Beach has no jellyfish net and no lifeguards.
Please take care of your safety if you go into the water.
What makes it worth a visit
About 700 metres of beautiful sand
What defines Yaka Beach is the 700 metres or so of beautiful sand.
The sand is fine enough to walk on barefoot.
Clear water
The water is very clear and genuinely beautiful.
There is no jellyfish net and there are no lifeguards, so take real care while you are in the water.
A lovely walking path
A long walking path runs along the shore at Yaka Beach.
Local residents use it for walks.
There were people fishing here too
There were people fishing when we visited.
Access and parking
| Access | About 70 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Yaka, Kin Town, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restroom | None |
Yaka Beach has free parking with room for about 20 cars.
It is not a beach where visitors gather, so finding a space is rarely a problem.
Please check the map below for details on where to park.
Around Yaka Beach
Things to do in Kin Town
Kin Town has a range of water sports on offer.
You can book mangrove tours, snorkeling, SUP, and more.
If you fancy trying something, why not take a look on Viator or GetYourGuide?
ASBO STAY HOTEL
A five-minute walk from KIN Sunrise Beach is the ASBO STAY HOTEL. It opened in January 2022 in the Ginbaru district of Kin Town, which makes it a relatively new resort hotel.
Every room has an ocean view, and even the standard rooms are over 30 square metres. Taking in the sea in front of you and the ridgeline of Mount Onna behind at the same time is something only this hotel offers.
It has a natural hot spring with no added water, a rarity in Okinawa, along with an open-air bath, a jacuzzi, a sauna, and a cold plunge. Being able to soak away the day straight after the beach is a real plus on a trip built around the sea.
A rental car is the way to go in Okinawa
A rental car is by far the best way to get around Okinawa Main Island.
Shuri Castle in Naha, the beautiful beaches of the north, American Village in Chatan and more are scattered across the island, and with a car you can take them at your own pace. Buses are infrequent and do not always run on time, so having a car or not 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.
In summary
This article looked at Yaka Beach.
What defines Yaka Beach is its 700 metres or so of sand and its clear water, and it is a genuinely lovely beach.
There are almost no visitors, so it suits anyone who wants a slow day on the sand or a walk along the path.
If you are heading to Kin Town, make time for Yaka Beach.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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