Arasaki Coast is a beautiful stretch of coastline in Itoman, in the south of Okinawa’s main island.
The landscape here is untouched, and the sheer scale of the rocks and the roughness of the surf stand out.
It is designated a national place of scenic beauty and a natural monument, and it is a genuinely striking spot.
Ratings for Arasaki Coast
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Arasaki Coast at a glance
| Swimming season | No set hours |
| Opening hours | No set hours |
| Swimming fee | Free |
| Jellyfish net | None |
| Lifeguard | None |
| Showers | None |
| Lockers | None |
| Swim gear rentals | None |
| Marine activities | None |
| Shop | None |
| Restrooms | None |
| Official site | None |
There are no facilities here for swimming at all.
Rather than a place to swim, it suits anyone who wants to come and look at the sea.
Highlights of Arasaki Coast
An untouched coastline
The untouched coastline stretches out and it is beautiful.
You get a real sense of the natural world here.
Striking rocks
The rocks are enormous and genuinely imposing.
It is hard to tell from photos, but plenty of them stand over 5 meters high.
The site where the Himeyuri students died
This is the place where Himeyuri students, with nowhere left to flee during the Battle of Okinawa, took their own lives.
For details, please see the source below.
*Source: Itoman City: the site where the Himeyuri students died
There is a bus stop
It feels remote enough to make you wonder whether anyone actually gets off the bus here, but there is a stop.
Nothing but nature around
Leave the parking area and you will see a sign pointing to Arasaki Coast.
Follow the path for two or three minutes and you reach the shore.
Time needed: 20 minutes
There are several things to see, including the site where the Himeyuri students died, but about 20 minutes is enough.
Access and parking
| Access | About 35 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Tsukazan, Itoman City, Okinawa |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Arasaki Coast has no dedicated parking lot, but you can pull over at the roadside.
See the image and Google Map below for details.
What’s nearby
Activities in Itoman
Itoman offers a 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.
Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Nashiro Beach
Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Nashiro Beach is one of the leading beach resorts in Okinawa.
Built around the concept of understated luxury, it has indoor and outdoor pools, banquet halls and a chapel, and it suits anyone who wants a resort stay.
The hotel connects directly to Nashiro Beach, so a beautiful stretch of sand sits right in front of it.
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
This article introduced Arasaki Coast.
Arasaki Coast keeps its natural landscape intact, and the scale of the rocks and the rough surf make it a striking place.
When you visit Itoman, make time for Arasaki Coast.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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