Nago Beaches

Oura Bay on the east coast of Nago, northern Okinawa, packs sand flats, mud bottoms, coral reefs, seagrass beds and a deep valley into one small area, making it one of Okinawa's richest marine habitats. It is home to one of the world's largest blue coral communities, which you can see by diving, snorkeling or glass-bottom boat. This guide covers the highlights, boat tours and access.

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.

A guide to Teniya Coast on the east side of Nago. This is not a white sand beach but a natural shore of stone and rock, where the shallows are good for rock pooling and snorkeling. The nationally designated Kayo Formation folds, how to get there, parking and things to note.

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.