Taira Beach is a beach in Higashi Village, in the north of Okinawa’s main island.
Taira Beach is known for its clear water and beautiful sand.
Michi-no-Eki Sunrise Higashi is right next door, so why not visit the two together?
Taira Beach Ratings
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Taira Beach Essentials
| Swimming season | No set hours |
| Opening hours | No set hours |
| Admission | Free |
| Jellyfish net | None |
| Lifeguard | None |
| Showers | None |
| Lockers | None |
| Swim gear rental | None |
| Water sports | None |
| Shop | Yes |
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Official website | None |
Taira Beach has no swimming facilities of its own, but Michi-no-Eki Sunrise Higashi is right next door, so restrooms and shops are close at hand.
Highlights
Around 500 meters of beautiful sand
The beach runs for about 500 meters, and the sand is fine and soft.
Small stones are mixed into the sand, so we recommend walking in sandals or shoes.
Water that is remarkably clear
The water is very clear, making this a strikingly beautiful beach.
A pleasant walking path
On the left of the photo above there is a walking path, and a few people were out for a stroll.
Getting there and parking
| Access | About 110 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Taira, Higashi Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Parking | Yes |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Taira Beach has no dedicated parking area, but you can use the free parking at Michi-no-Eki Sunrise Higashi.
Please check the Google Map below for details on parking.
Around Taira Beach
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.
Fukujigawa Seaside Park Beach
Fukujigawa Seaside Park Beach is a beautiful beach with clear water where you can also camp.
It has full swimming facilities as well, so you can swim and try activities here.
Summary
This time we covered Taira Beach.
Taira Beach is known for its clear water and beautiful sand.
Michi-no-Eki Sunrise Higashi is close by, so you can have lunch and pick up souvenirs from Higashi Village.
When you are in Higashi Village, do make time to visit Taira Beach.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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