Chinaazaki Coast is a stretch of shoreline in Nanjo City, in the south of Okinawa Prefecture.
Chinaazaki Coast is a beautiful spot known for its shoreline running roughly a kilometre.
Close by is Teda Ukka, where locals and visitors alike come to pray.
In the shallow rocks we found plenty of creatures, including small fish, sea cucumbers and starfish.
Ratings for Chinaazaki Coast
*Ratings are the personal impressions of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture
Chinaazaki Coast at a glance
| Swimming season | No set hours |
| Opening hours | No set hours |
| Safety net | None |
| Lifeguards | None |
| Showers | None |
| Lockers | None |
| Rental | None |
| Activities | None |
| Shop | None |
| Restrooms | None |
| Official website | None |
What to look out for
A beautiful shoreline
The view along the coast is genuinely lovely.
Plenty of life in the shallows
There are all sorts of creatures in the gaps between the rocks – small fish, sea cucumbers, sea urchins and starfish among them.
The footing is poor, so watch your step as you walk.
Getting there and parking
| Access | About 40 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 1159 Chinen Chinaa, Nanjo City, Okinawa |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restrooms | None |
Chinaazaki Coast has two free parking areas.
Please check the map below for details on parking.
What’s nearby Chinaazaki Coast
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.
Teda Ukka
Teda Ukka is a spring that once flowed in Nanjo City.
An old legend says the sun god descended here, which is why it carries the name “Teda” – the Okinawan word for sun.
It is said that whenever the Ryukyuan king made his pilgrimage to Kudaka Island, he stopped his boat in front of the spring at Teda Ukka to pray for a safe voyage.
Azama Sun Sun Beach
Azama Sun Sun Beach is a beach in Nanjo City.
It draws large numbers of visitors every year. The water is beautifully clear and the long white sand makes it a genuinely lovely beach.
Beyond swimming there is plenty to do, from banana boats and snorkelling to wakeboarding, and facilities such as showers and changing rooms are well provided.
With hotels and restaurants nearby, it is a beach where everyone from watersports fans to families with young children can relax.
A rental car is the way to go in Okinawa
For sightseeing on Okinawa’s main island, a rental car is by far the best option.
Shuri Castle in Naha, the beautiful beaches up north, American Village in Chatan – the places worth seeing are scattered across the island, and having a car lets you explore at your own pace. Buses are infrequent and rarely run on time, so having a car makes a real difference to the trip.
Cars book up quickly in peak season, so reserve as soon as your dates are set.
Summary
In this article we introduced Chinaazaki Coast.
Chinaazaki Coast is a beautiful spot known for its shoreline running roughly a kilometre.
It is a good choice if you want to spend an unhurried hour by the sea.
If you are heading to Nanjo City, do stop by Chinaazaki Coast.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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