This article introduces the beaches and coasts of Ogimi Village.
Ogimi Village sits in the north of Okinawa’s main island at the gateway to the Yanbaru region, a village known for its longevity and ringed by green hills and quiet sea.
There are no resort beaches crowded with tourists here, but that is exactly why you can take your time on shores that remain much as nature left them — and that is the appeal of Ogimi.
From a coast with roughly a kilometre of sand, to a shore where you can camp for free, to a seaside park with a full playground, each place has a character of its own.
Here are the four beaches and coasts of Ogimi Village.
- Nerome Coast
- Yuinohama Coast
- Tsuha Coast
- Shioya Beach
Those are the four beaches and coasts.
Nerome Coast
Nerome Coast is a stretch of shore in Ogimi Village.
Known for roughly a kilometre of beautiful sand and wonderfully clear water, it is the prettiest stretch of sea in the village.
There are hardly ever any tourists, so it suits anyone who wants to spend an unhurried afternoon by the shore.
Nearby is the Ogimi Village Rural Revitalisation Center (the former Michi-no-Eki Ogimi), which has a restaurant and souvenir shops.
It is not a managed swimming beach, so there are no lifeguards and no jellyfish net. Please take real care if you go into the water.
| Access | About 110 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Nerome, Ogimi Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | None |
| Parking | Yes |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Yuinohama Coast
Yuinohama Coast is a stretch of shore in Shioya, Ogimi Village.
It adjoins Yuinohama Park, laid out along the shoreline, and you can look out over the sea from a park with a promenade, shelters, and a large playground.
This is not a broad white-sand beach; a concrete promenade runs along the water, with steps down to the shore.
With restrooms, parking, and vending machines all on hand, it makes a good break on a Yanbaru drive or a stop with children in tow.
It is not managed as a swimming beach, so please take real care if you go into the water.
| Access | About 110 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 1306-5 Shioya, Ogimi Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | None |
| Parking | Yes (free, two lots — one large, one small) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Tsuha Coast
Tsuha Coast is a stretch of shore in Tsuha, Ogimi Village.
It sits directly across from the Michi-no-Eki Ogimi Yanbaru Forest Visitor Center, which makes it very easy to find.
It is known as a coast where you can camp for free, and the convenience of being able to park right beside your pitch draws plenty of people.
There are no restrooms, showers, or water taps on the coast itself, but you can use the facilities at the Michi-no-Eki across the road.
It is not a swimming beach and the currents run fast, so it is not somewhere to come for a swim. Going into the water is at your own risk.
| Access | About 105 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Tsuha, Ogimi Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Camping | Allowed (free, no booking needed) *Open fires on the ground are not permitted |
| Parking | Yes (free, park right beside your pitch) *The entrance is narrow |
| Restrooms | None (use the Michi-no-Eki) |
Shioya Beach
Shioya Beach is a beach in Shioya, Ogimi Village.
It is a natural beach inside Shioya Bay, a quiet inlet ringed by green hills, and unlike the open sea the water here is remarkably calm.
There is free parking for 50 cars, so it is an easy place to pull in on a drive.
It suits paddling activities such as kayaking and SUP better than swimming.
The beach itself has no restrooms, showers, or shop, so bring whatever you need with you.
| Access | About 110 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Shioya, Ogimi Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes (kayak tours and more) |
| Parking | Yes (free, 50 spaces) |
| Restrooms | None |
Recommended Spots Around Ogimi Village
Activities in Ogimi Village
Ogimi Village 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.
Okuma Private Beach & Resort
Okuma Private Beach & Resort is likely the northernmost resort hotel in Okinawa.
With a pool and a beautiful beach, it has everything you need to unwind, and the marine activities are excellent too.
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 the beaches and coasts of Ogimi Village.
Ogimi Village has no swimming beaches with full facilities, but that is precisely why its quiet, unspoilt shores remain.
If you are choosing on the beauty of the sea, Nerome Coast, with its kilometre of sand and clear water, is the one.
With children along, or for a break on a drive, Yuinohama Coast and its playground and restrooms is the easiest stop.
For camping, Tsuha Coast right across from the Michi-no-Eki; for kayaking and SUP, the calm water of Shioya Beach.
None of them is a managed swimming beach, so please take real care if you go into the water.
On your next trip to Yanbaru, do make time for the coasts of Ogimi Village.
We hope this article has been of some help.
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