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Moon Beach | A Resort Beach Surrounded by Nature, with Activities, Admission, and Parking

A guide to Moon Beach in Onna Village, on the north of Okinawa's main island. A crescent of white sand and clear water wrapped around by The Moon Beach Museum Resort, with a jellyfish net, lifeguards, and plenty of water sports. Admission, parking, and what is nearby are all covered.

2026.08.22

Onna Beaches

Kin Town: All the Beaches, From the Popular to the Quietly Hidden

A guide to all five beaches in Kin Town, in the north of Okinawa Main Island. From KIN Sunrise Beach with its jellyfish net and lifeguards to the near-empty Igei Beach, Yaka Beach, Kin Coast, and Red Beach. Kin Kannonji Temple and what is nearby are covered too.

2026.08.22

Kin Beaches

Yaka Beach | About 700 Metres of Beautiful Shore, Plus Parking

A guide to Yaka Beach in Kin Town. About 700 metres of sand, clear water, and a long walking path along the shore. There are few visitors, and parking and what is nearby are covered too.

2026.08.22

Kin Beaches

Red Beach | Beautifully Clear Water, Plus Parking and What Is Nearby

A guide to Red Beach in Kin Town. Clear water and about 300 metres of sand are the draw, and with almost no visitors it suits anyone who wants a slow day by the sea. Parking and what is nearby are covered too.

2026.08.22

Kin Beaches

Igei Beach | About a Kilometre of Beautiful Sand, Plus Parking

A guide to Igei Beach in Kin Town. About a kilometre of sand and clear water are the draw, and with few visitors it suits anyone who wants a slow day by the sea. Parking and the neighbouring Igei Seaside Park are covered too.

2026.08.22

Kin Beaches

Kin Kannonji Temple | The Cave, the Blessings, the History, and Parking

A guide to Kin Kannonji Temple in Kin Town, central Okinawa Main Island. Founded in the 16th century by the monk Nisshu, it is a rare wooden temple that survived the Battle of Okinawa. Here are the blessings, the Nisshu Cave, the 350-year-old fukugi tree, access, and parking.

2026.08.22

Okinawa Castles & Historic Sites

Yanbaru Kuina Observatory | An 11.5-Metre Bird Tower, Plus Access and Parking

A guide to the Yanbaru Kuina Observatory in Hedo, Kunigami. Shaped like the Okinawa rail, the village bird, the 11.5-metre tower looks out over the coastline around Cape Hedo. Here are the admission, the parking, the easily missed turning, and what to watch for.

2026.08.19

Kunigami Beaches

Kanucha Beach | A Resort Beach with Free Showers and Lockers, Plus Fees and Parking

A guide to Kanucha Beach, inside the Kanucha Resort in Abu, Nago. Showers and lockers are free, and there are lifeguards and a jellyfish net. Here are the beach fees for non-guests, the swimming season, parking, and the activities on offer.

2026.08.19

Nago Beaches

26 Beaches and Scenic Spots of Ishigaki Island by Area

A guide to 21 beaches on Ishigaki Island plus five more sights, including capes, observation decks, and the Blue Cave, sorted into three areas. Each area list leads on to a fuller article.

2026.08.18

Ishigaki Island Beaches

8 Beaches in Kabira and the West of Ishigaki Island, Plus the Blue Cave

A guide to eight beaches in the Kabira and western part of Ishigaki Island: three-star Kabira Bay, the popular snorkeling spot Yonehara Beach, Sukuji Beach with its jellyfish net, and the quiet shores around Sakieda. Oganzaki, the island's great sunset cape, and the Blue Cave are covered too.

2026.08.18

Ishigaki Island Beaches