Yashinoki Road is a sightseeing spot in Tomigusuku, in the south of Okinawa’s main island.
Photogenic palm trees and clear blue sea are what define it.
It is about 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport, and with beaches and an outlet mall nearby, the area draws plenty of visitors.
Ratings for Yashinoki Road
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Yashinoki Road at a glance
| Opening hours | No set hours |
| Shop | None |
| Restrooms | None |
| Official site | None |
Yashinoki Road is not a tourist facility, but couples and families with children come here often.
Highlights
A beautiful view
Palm trees are planted at even intervals along both sides for about a kilometer, and it looks striking.
A popular photo spot
It is also popular as a place to take photos.
Try searching Instagram for #ヤシの木ロード.
The sunset is beautiful too
The sunset here is beautiful as well.
Rest at Toyosaki Urban Green Space (gazebo)
There is a gazebo, and you will see people out walking or taking a break.
Time needed: about 20 minutes
About 20 minutes is plenty.
It is also about 15 minutes from Naha Airport to Yashinoki Road.
Take some photos and videos worth posting.
Getting there and parking
| Access | About 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 3-46 Toyosaki, Tomigusuku City, Okinawa |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restrooms | None |
Yashinoki Road has a free parking lot.
See the image and Google Map below for details.
What’s nearby
Activities in Tomigusuku
Tomigusuku offers plenty of activities, from snorkeling to SUP.
You can book through Viator or GetYourGuide, so it is worth a look.
Ryukyu Onsen Senagajima Hotel
About 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport, this is the closest resort hotel to the airport, set on Senagajima, an island that is a resort from end to end.
At Ryujin no Yu, the large open-air bath fed by natural hot spring water drawn from 1,000 meters underground, you can soak while looking out over the west coast and the sunset behind the Kerama Islands.
Rooms come in two types, airport view for watching planes take off and land, and ocean view facing the blue sea, and it is a one-minute walk to Umikaji Terrace, the popular white-washed shopping street.
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.
Churasun Beach
Churasun Beach is a man-made beach with about 700 meters of sand, and that long stretch is its defining feature.
The facilities are well set up, so you can swim and try water activities.
There are barbecue areas, cafes, a basketball court and more.
It is about 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport, and it draws large crowds every year.
Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa
Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa sells popular and luxury brands at outlet prices.
There are plenty of restaurants alongside the shops, so it works for lunch or dinner too.
Summary
This article introduced Yashinoki Road.
Yashinoki Road is defined by its photogenic palm trees and the clear blue sea behind them.
When you visit Tomigusuku, make time for Yashinoki Road.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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