Gushichan Beach is a beach in Yaese Town, in the south of Okinawa’s main island.
This beach is known for its clear water, the fish in its shallows, and its large rocks.
The waves here are relatively calm, and at low tide you can see plenty of fish in the shallows.
Tourists hardly ever come here, so it is a good choice if you want to spend an unhurried afternoon on the sand.
Gushichan Beach Ratings
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Gushichan Beach Essentials
| Swimming season | No set hours |
| Opening hours | No set hours |
| Jellyfish net | None |
| Lifeguard | None |
| Showers | None |
| Lockers | None |
| Rentals | None |
| Activities | None |
| Shop | None |
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Official website | None |
Gushichan Beach has no jellyfish net and no lifeguards on duty.
Please mind your safety when you go into the water.
Highlights
Beautiful rocky shore
The rocky shore at Gushichan Beach is beautiful.
There are plenty of oddly shaped rocks, which makes it fun to look around.
The scale is hard to judge from photos, but the rock in the image above is about 5 meters tall.
Water that is remarkably clear
The water here is very clear as well.
I visited at low tide, when much of the shallows were exposed, but at high tide the beach has a different kind of beauty.
Beautiful sand
The sand is clean and runs for about 400 meters.
Forest all around
The area around Gushichan Beach is full of untouched nature.
Woodland surrounds the beach in green, and the sheer size of the naturally formed rocks is striking.
The location of a Perfume music video
The music video for Perfume’s “Relax In The City” was filmed here at Gushichan Beach.
You can watch the video here.
Restrooms on site
There are restrooms here as well.
Points to Note
A sign on the beach sets out the points to be aware of shown in the image above.
Please follow the rules when you spend time at Gushichan Beach.
Getting there and parking
| Access | About 40 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Yaese Town, Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Gushichan Beach has a free parking area.
The parking area has space for around 15 cars.
This is not a beach where tourists gather, so you will rarely have trouble finding a space.
Please check the map below for details on parking.
Around Gushichan Beach
Activities in southern Okinawa
Southern Okinawa offers plenty of activities such as diving and snorkeling.
You can book through GetYourGuide or Viator, so do take a look at what is on offer.
The Southern Links Resort Hotel
The Southern Links Resort Hotel is a resort hotel where every room has an ocean view.
The hotel sits on the grounds of a golf course, so you can take in the green fairways and the blue sea of Okinawa at the same time.
It is a good choice if you want to relax and enjoy a resort atmosphere in Okinawa.
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 time we covered Gushichan Beach.
This beach is known for its clear water, the fish in its shallows, and its large rocks.
Tourists hardly ever come here, so it is a good choice if you want to spend an unhurried afternoon on the sand.
When you are in Yaese Town, do make time to visit Gushichan Beach.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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