Shikiya Beach is a lovely beach in Nanjo City, in the southern part of Okinawa’s main island.
Shikiya Beach is known for its white sand, blue water and facilities that let you camp on site.
NEOS Outdoor Park Nanjo operates here, offering tent hire among other services.
Showers, restrooms and other facilities are well provided, yet it stays quiet – a genuine hidden gem.
Ratings for Shikiya Beach
*Ratings are the personal impressions of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture
Shikiya Beach at a glance
| Swimming season | No set hours |
| Opening hours | None |
| Swimming fee | Free |
| Safety net | None |
| Lifeguards | None |
| Showers | Yes |
| Lockers | Yes |
| Equipment rental | None |
| Marine activities | Yes |
| Shop | Yes |
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Official website | https://neos-outdoor-park.com/ |
What to look out for
Beautifully clear water
The water here was wonderfully clear.
We saw both young children and adults swimming.
Plenty of activities
The beach is run by NEOS Outdoor Park Nanjo, and there is a good range of activities including camping.
There is SUP and snorkelling too, of course, so it is worth seeing what is on offer.
Beautiful sand
The sand was lovely as well.
We also spotted people out on canoes and SUP boards.
Barbecues and camping
Plenty of people were barbecuing in the shade of the trees or beside their tents.
NEOS Outdoor Park Nanjo
To camp here, you need to book through NEOS Outdoor Park Nanjo.
Activities and equipment are all provided – it is a well-run operation.
Restrooms on site
Restrooms and showers are both provided.
Please note
There is a sign on site setting out the rules – please read it.
Getting there and parking
| Access | About 40 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 117-3 Chinen Shikiya, Nanjo City, Okinawa |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Shikiya Beach has a large car park.
This is more a place where locals come to camp than a tourist spot, so the car park rarely fills up.
What’s nearby
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.
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 Shikiya Beach.
Shikiya Beach is a beautiful beach where you can camp.
Tent hire and activities are all available, so you can sort everything out on site for a fee.
If you are heading to Nanjo City, why not make time for Shikiya Beach?
Thank you for reading to the end.
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