Nago Beaches

Nago sits in northern Okinawa and has no shortage of beautiful beaches, with the Churaumi Aquarium and other major sights close by. This guide covers all 15 beaches and stretches of coast in Nago — resort beaches, snorkeling spots and the quiet corners few visitors find.

21st Century Forest Beach in Nago, northern Okinawa, is a man-made beach with clear water and clean sand, well equipped for swimming and open to barbecues. A new complex, Akemio Terrace, opened in April 2026 with a Starbucks, marine leisure and local dining. Here's the access, fees and parking.

Kise Beach in Nago, northern Okinawa, runs for roughly 1,500 m and comes fully equipped — showers, changing rooms, restrooms, rentals and a summer-only floating aqua park. With a jellyfish net and lifeguards on duty, it suits families. Here's the access, fees and parking.

Kouki Beach in Nago, northern Okinawa, comes well equipped — restrooms, showers, coin lockers and a barbecue area. The water is startlingly clear and the shallows suit families. Here's the access, fees, parking and what's nearby.

The Kouri Bridge South Observatory on Yagaji Island in northern Nago looks straight out over Kouri Island, with the bridge sweeping across clear blue water. Most visitors stop for around 15 minutes on the way to Kouri Island. Here's the access, free parking and what's nearby.

Sea Glass Beach in Nago, northern Okinawa, is known for remarkably clear water and the sea glass you can collect along the shore. Almost entirely untouched, it draws beachcombers rather than tour groups. Here's the access, free parking and what's nearby.

Yagaji Beach sits on Yagaji Island in northern Nago, linked to Okinawa's main island by bridge so you can drive straight there. Clear water, about 300 m of clean sand, and one of the area's best-known spots for camping and barbecues. Here's the access, fees and what's nearby.

Sedake Beach in Nago, Okinawa, is known for its huge natural boulders and clean shoreline. Few visitors make it out here, so it suits anyone after clear water and Okinawa's wilder side. Here's the access, parking and what's nearby.

Abu Beach in Nago, northern Okinawa, offers about 1 km of clean sand and remarkably clear water. Backed by the Yanbaru forest and almost untouched by visitors, it suits anyone wanting to slow down by the shore. Here's the access and what's nearby.

Kariyushi Beach in Nago, northern Okinawa, has the feel of a private beach, with a generous range of marine activities and clear, clean water. Busena Beach and several luxury resorts sit close by. Here are the fees, opening times, parking and what's nearby.