Mission Beach sits in Onna Village, on the northern half of Okinawa’s main island.
What defines this beach is beautiful sand and a stretch of emerald water.
The beach runs about 300 meters, which is small as Okinawan beaches go, but the water is clear and on a fine day the whole bay turns emerald green.
The beach is run by TRY Resort Club, with a facility fee of 300 yen, and with water sports and rentals on site it works for adults and children alike.
Ratings for Mission Beach
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Key facts about Mission Beach
| Swimming season | 9:00-18:00 (late April to late October) |
| Hours | 9:00〜18:30 |
| Facility fee | 300 yen per person (age 5 and up) |
| Jellyfish net | Yes (during the swimming season only) |
| Lifeguard | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Lockers | None |
| Rentals | Yes |
| Activities | Yes |
| Shop | Yes |
| Restroom | Yes |
| Official website | https://tryclub-okinawa.com/ |
Mission Beach has a jellyfish net and lifeguards, so you can swim here with confidence.
With this range of rentals and activities, the beach suits children and adults alike.
[Rentals] ・Tents (large, medium, small) ・Cooking set ・Diving gear *For the details, see here.
[Activities] ・Banana boat ・Jet ski touring ・Snorkeling tour ・Trial diving *For the details, see here.
[Barbecue and camping] *For booking and other details, see here.
What makes it worth the trip
White, Beautiful Sand
The sand runs about 300 meters, which is not long for Okinawa, but it is lovely.
It is fine and pure white.
Clear water
The water is clear and very beautiful.
Some people were swimming, others were taking it slowly along the shore.
Snorkeling and other activities
You can snorkel and paddle a SUP board at Mission Beach.
There is diving and snorkeling to be had all around Onna Village, so it is worth a look on Viator or GetYourGuide.
Sunset
The sunset here is genuinely breathtaking.
Plenty of activities
There is a wide choice of activities, from snorkeling and diving to jet skis.
Well equipped
There are restrooms, showers, and the rest.
There is a shop and vending machines too.
There are places to rest as well, so the whole beach is set up for taking it slowly.
Access and parking
| Access | About 70 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 419 Onna, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture 2005-1 Afuso, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa 904-0402 |
| Parking | Yes (paid: 300 yen per day) |
| Restroom | Yes |
There is room for about 30 cars.
It costs 300 yen a day, so check before you go.
For the parking, see the map below.
Around Mission 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 Mission Beach.
What defines this beach is beautiful sand and a stretch of emerald water.
It runs about 300 meters, which is small as beaches go, but the water is clear and on a fine day the whole bay glows emerald green.
If you are heading to Onna Village, make time for Mission Beach.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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