Nakijin Beaches

A guide to Sakiyama Beach, known locally as Usabama, in Nakijin Village. Clear water, wide stretches of coral and rock formations such as tunnels and crevasses make it a fine snorkeling spot — here is what to know about the hard-to-find entrance, the parking, the tides and the risks.

A guide to eleven beaches in Nakijin Village, on the northern part of Okinawa's main island — from Kouri Beach and Tinu Beach on Kouri Island to quieter spots like Nagahama Beach, Akabaka Beach, and Uppama Beach, with access and parking for each.

Oyadomari Coast sits in Nakijin Village on the northern part of Okinawa's main island. Roughly 500 meters of white sand and clear water define it, and there is a café along the shore. Hardly any tourists come here.

Uppama Beach sits in Nakijin Village on the northern part of Okinawa's main island. Roughly 2 km of white sand and clear water define it, and there are photogenic spots including an "Anywhere Door." Here are the season, parking, and what is nearby.