Azama Sun Sun Beach is a beach in Nanjo City, in the southern part of Okinawa’s main island.
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.
Ratings for Azama Sun Sun Beach
*Ratings are the personal impressions of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture
Azama Sun Sun Beach at a glance
| Swimming season | April-October, 10:00-18:00 (until 19:00 in July and August) |
| Opening hours | April-October 9:00-18:30 November-March 10:00-18:00 |
| Swimming fee | Free |
| Safety net | Yes |
| Lifeguards | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Lockers | Yes |
| Equipment rental | Yes |
| Activities | Yes |
| Barbecue |
Booking required at least 3 days in advance |
| Shop | Yes |
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Official website | https://www.azama-beach.com/ |
The rental service at Azama Sun Sun Beach is excellent, so you can turn up empty-handed and still have a full day.
The swimming area is enclosed by a safety net, with lifeguards on duty, so families with children can relax too.
[Equipment rental] - Sun loungers - Deck chairs - Beach parasols - Tents - Tables (seats 8) - Cool boxes - Rubber rings - Life jackets - Goggles - Volleyball court (ball included, 1 hour) *See here for prices and details
[Marine activities] - Banana boat - Big Marble - Half pipe - Jet ski - Snorkelling - Jet ski - Wakeboarding - SUP *See here for prices and details
What to look out for
Beautifully clear water
The white sand and the clear water together make a lovely sight.
Clean white sand
The sand is fine, soft and spotless.
A wide range of marine activities
Azama Sun Sun Beach offers all sorts of activities, from banana boats and snorkelling to jet skis.
You can also book through GetYourGuide or Viator, so it is worth seeing what is available.
Plenty of rental gear
The rental list runs from beach parasols and rubber rings all the way to barbecue sets.
Even if you arrive empty-handed, the rentals alone are enough for a full day.
Lots of space to rest
There are covered rest areas, which can also be used for the pre-booked barbecues.
The swing
If there is one thing Azama Sun Sun Beach is known for, it is the swing.
It is a famous photo spot.
The Sun Bell (Tida Bell)
The Sun Bell is another popular photo spot, and plenty of visitors stop to take pictures.
Getting there and parking
| Access | About 45 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 1141-3 Chinen Azama, Nanjo City, Okinawa |
| Parking | Yes (paid: 500 yen) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
During the official swimming season, parking costs 500 yen for the day.
Please check the map below for details on parking.
Azama Sun Sun Beach – 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.
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.
Summary
In this article we introduced Azama Sun Sun Beach.
You can turn up at Azama Sun Sun Beach empty-handed and still enjoy a swim and plenty of activities, and it is a beach where families with children can relax – do give it a try.
Nanjo City also has many other beaches and attractions besides Azama Sun Sun Beach.
Close to Azama Sun Sun Beach you will find Kudaka Island, known as the island of the gods, and Sefa Utaki – do a little research beforehand and make the most of your visit.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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