Nagahama Coast is a beach in Higashi Village, in the north of Okinawa’s main island.
It is a natural beach known for its clear water and beautiful sand.
There are no proper swimming facilities, but showers and restrooms are provided.
Hardly any tourists come here, so it is a good choice if you want to spend your time unhurried.
Nagahama Coast Ratings
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Nagahama Coast Essentials
| Swimming season | No set hours |
| Opening hours | No set hours |
| Swimming fee | Free |
| Jellyfish net | None |
| Lifeguard | None |
| Showers | Yes |
| Lockers | None |
| Swim gear rental | None |
| Activities | None |
| Shop | None |
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Official website | None |
Nagahama Coast is an unmanaged natural beach, so apart from the showers and restrooms there are no facilities.
Tourists rarely come here, which makes it a good choice if you want to take it slow on the sand.
Highlights
A beautiful natural beach
Nagahama Coast is a natural beach where you can take in Okinawa’s wilder side.
The sand is mixed with fairly large stones, so we recommend wearing sandals or shoes.
There is also no jellyfish net, so take care when you go into the water.
Water that is remarkably clear
The water here is extremely clear.
There are also plenty of the large rocks so often seen along the east coast.
Beautiful sand
There are stones here and there, but in places the sand stretches out beautifully.
Wild nature all around the beach
Nagahama Coast is ringed by sheer cliffs and woodland.
It is hard to tell from photos, but the rocks are enormous.
Showers and restrooms on site
Showers and restrooms are both provided, and they are free to use.
The view from the observation deck
There is an observation deck on top of the shower and restroom building at Nagahama Coast.
The view from the deck is beautiful too.
Points to Note
There was a sign at the beach setting out things to be aware of.
Please follow the rules when you use the beach.
Getting there and parking
| Access | About 110 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Miyagi, Higashi Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Nagahama Coast has a free parking area.
The parking area has space for around 8 cars.
Please check the image and map below for the parking area.
Around Nagahama Coast
Activities in Higashi Village
Higashi Village offers plenty of activities built around the nature of Yanbaru.
Everyone from adults to children can get out into Okinawa’s wilder side, so they are well worth trying.
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.
Michi-no-Eki Sunrise Higashi
Michi-no-Eki Sunrise Higashi is a roadside station selling local produce and souvenirs from Higashi Village.
Higashi Village is famous for pineapples, and whole pineapples and pineapple juice were among the items on sale.
You can have lunch here as well, so it is a good place to stop when you are in Higashi Village.
Summary
This time we covered Nagahama Coast.
Nagahama Coast is a beautiful beach defined by its clear water and the wild nature around it.
With almost no other tourists around, it is a good place to rest along the shore and let the time pass.
When you are in Higashi Village, do make time to visit Nagahama Coast.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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