Tin-no-hama is a beach in Nanjo City, in the south of Okinawa Prefecture.
Tin-no-hama is known for its clear water and clean, attractive sand.
Right next door is Baten Children’s Park, complete with whale-shaped play equipment and restrooms modelled on seashells.
Rather than a place for a proper swim, this is a beach best suited to paddling in the shallows or simply relaxing on the sand.
Ratings for Tin-no-hama
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Tin-no-hama at a glance
| Swimming season | No set hours |
| Opening hours | No set hours |
| Swimming fee | Free |
| Safety net | None |
| Lifeguards | None |
| Showers | None |
| Lockers | None |
| Equipment rental | None |
| Rental | None |
| Activities | None |
| Shop | None |
| Restrooms | In the park next door |
| Official website | None |
There are no lifeguards and no safety net here, so take care if you go in the water.
Alternatively, simply sitting on the sand and looking out at the sea is a fine way to spend the time.
What to look out for
The feel of a private beach
Tin-no-hama does not feel like a tourist spot, so it is rarely busy – it is easier to relax here than at most beaches.
If anything, it is a beach where locals come to unwind rather than visitors.
Baten Children’s Park next door
Baten Children’s Park has whale-shaped play equipment, restrooms modelled on seashells, and benches where you can take a proper break.
Getting there and parking
| Access | About 45 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Sashiki, Nanjo City, Okinawa |
| Parking | None (but there is somewhere to park) |
| Restrooms | Yes (in Baten Children’s Park next door) |
Tin-no-hama has no dedicated car park, but you can park near the small fishing harbour close by.
What’s nearby Tin-no-hama
Recommended activities in Nanjo City
Nanjo City offers a wide range of marine activities.
You can book diving, snorkelling, SUP and more.
If you would like to try diving or snorkelling, take a look at what is available on GetYourGuide or Viator.
Yuinchi Hotel Nanjo
Yuinchi Hotel Nanjo offers reasonable rates and a natural hot spring – a rarity in Okinawa.
On clear days you can also enjoy fine views of the sea from its hilltop setting.
Sefa Utaki
Source: Nanjo Digital Archive
Sefa Utaki is an utaki, or sacred site, in Nanjo City in the south of Okinawa Prefecture.
Sefa Utaki is the spiritual heart of Okinawa, where nature and myth are woven together – here we introduce the highlights of this sacred place.
Azama Sun Sun Beach
Azama Sun Sun Beach is about 20 minutes away by car.
If you want to swim or try some water sports, Azama Sun Sun Beach is the better choice.
It has swimming facilities, rental gear and activities, and it is every bit as beautiful as Tin-no-hama.
Summary
In this article we introduced Tin-no-hama.
You will find more locals than tourists here, so why not settle in and take it easy?
You can swim, but there is no safety net and no lifeguard on duty, so please be careful.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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