Inbu Beach sits in Onna Village, on the northern half of Okinawa’s main island.
Clear water and about a kilometer of beautiful sand make it a genuinely lovely beach.
Because the sand runs so far, the beach divides into a stretch run by Halekulani Okinawa, which works almost as a private beach, and a stretch nobody manages at all.
Guests of Halekulani Okinawa can use the pool and the other facilities as well, so it suits anyone after a proper resort stay.
Ratings for Inbu Beach
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Key facts about Inbu Beach
| Swimming season | None in particular |
| Hours | 9:00–18:00 |
| Swimming fee | Free |
| Jellyfish net | Yes (summer season only) |
| Lifeguard | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Lockers | None |
| Swim gear rental | Yes |
| Activities | Yes |
| Shop | Yes |
| Restroom | Yes |
| Official website | Halekulani Okinawa |
There are rentals and activities available at this beach.
For the details, see Halekulani Okinawa.
The Highlights
About a kilometer of beautiful sand
The sand at Inbu Beach runs about a kilometer, all the way to Kariyushi Beach next door.
Because it runs unbroken, there is no clear line where Inbu Beach ends, but it is a long stretch by any measure.
Clear water
The water is clear and very beautiful.
It does not look like much in a photograph, but in person it is the kind of water you cannot look away from.
Well-Equipped for Swimming
There is a beach house here, which handles bookings for the activities.
Restrooms and showers are here too, free for guests of Halekulani Okinawa.
The pool at Halekulani Okinawa
From the pool at Halekulani Okinawa you look straight down onto Inbu Beach.
Stay at Halekulani Okinawa and you get the beach and the pool together.
Plenty of places to rest
There is a walkway and benches along it, so you can sit and look out at the beach.
Access and parking
| Access | About 65 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 1967-1 Nakama, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Parking | No parking for Inbu Beach itself (guests and facility users of Halekulani Okinawa may park) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Inbu Beach has no parking of its own, but guests and facility users of Halekulani Okinawa can park there.
For the Halekulani Okinawa parking, see the image and the map below.
Around Inbu Beach
Halekulani Okinawa
Halekulani Okinawa is a luxury hotel built around the idea of a paradise worthy of the name of heaven.
Every room has an ocean view, and the clear water of Onna Village comes with it.
Things to do in Onna Village
Onna Village has a great deal to do on the water.
You can book diving, snorkeling, SUP, and more.
If diving or snorkeling appeals, it is worth seeing what is on offer in Onna Village.
Rental cars in Okinawa
A rental car is by far the best way to get around the main island of Okinawa.
The places worth seeing are scattered across the island, from Shuri Castle in Naha to the beautiful beaches of the north and American Village in Chatan, 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 Inbu Beach.
Inbu Beach sits right beside Halekulani Okinawa, which makes it feel almost like a private beach.
It is well equipped for swimming too, so adults and children alike can enjoy a day here.
If you are heading to Onna Village, make time for Inbu Beach.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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