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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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It adjoins Yuinohama Park, laid out along the shoreline, and you can look out over the sea from a park equipped with a promenade, shelters, and a large playground.

This is not a broad white-sand beach; instead 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.

Yuinohama Coast Ratings

*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.

Yuinohama Coast Basic Information

Yuinohama Coast is not managed as a swimming beach, so there are no lifeguards and no jellyfish net.

On the other hand, the adjoining Yuinohama Park has restrooms, drinking fountains, vending machines, and parking, so you are unlikely to want for facilities.

Please take care of your safety if you go into the water.

Highlights

Sea views from a promenade along the shoreline

Yuinohama Park was laid out along the Yanbaru shoreline.

A promenade runs along the water, so you can stroll at your own pace with the sea in view.

There is an observation deck and shelters too, so you can sit down and take in the scenery.

No sand — steps take you down to the shore

Yuinohama Coast has no white sandy beach as such.

The waterfront is a concrete promenade, with steps leading down to the shore.

It is not a beach for lying around on; come here to enjoy the view of the sea instead.

A large playground that children will love

Yuinohama Park has a large combination play structure, slides, swings, a trampoline, and more.

There is also a basketball court, a gateball court, and an open lawn, and at 23,146 square metres the park is generously sized.

It works well as a break on the drive up to Yanbaru, somewhere to let children run around.

If that appeals, take a look at the activities in Ogimi Village through Viator or GetYourGuide as well.

Restrooms, parking, and vending machines on site

The park has separate men’s and women’s restrooms, and part of the women’s facilities is barrier-free.

There are drinking fountains and hand-washing taps too, with vending machines beside the restrooms and on the car park side.

Parking is free and split across two lots, one large and one small.

There are no showers, changing rooms, or lockers, though, so bear that in mind if you plan to go into the water.

Points to note

Yuinohama Coast is not a swimming beach. With no lifeguards and no jellyfish net, going into the water is at your own risk.

The steps down to the shore get slippery when wet, so watch your footing.

If you go in during summer, we would recommend wearing a rash guard as protection against box jellyfish.

Please take all rubbish home with you, and be considerate of the people who live nearby.

Getting there and parking

To reach Yuinohama Coast, head north on National Route 58 from Nago City towards Kunigami Village and cross the Miyagi Bridge and the Shioya Ohashi Bridge over Shioya Bay.

Carry on about a kilometre past the bridges and the crossroads is your landmark.

Parking is free, in two lots: a small one by the playground and a larger one by the lawn.

Please check the Google Map below for details.

Nearby Information

Nerome Coast

Nerome Coast is another beach in Ogimi Village, the same village as Yuinohama Coast.

It has a broad sandy shore, so the scenery is quite different from Yuinohama. It is worth visiting both.

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Activities in Ogimi Village

Ogimi Village offers a range of marine activities.

From kayak tours on Shioya Bay to SUP and snorkeling, you can book them all.

If any of that appeals, it is worth seeing what is on offer through Viator or GetYourGuide.

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 Yuinohama Coast.

Yuinohama Coast is a stretch of shore in Shioya, Ogimi Village, adjoining Yuinohama Park.

It is not a broad white-sand beach, but you can look out over the sea from the promenade and observation deck, and there are restrooms, parking, and a playground.

Rather than somewhere to come for a swim, it works best as a break on a Yanbaru drive or a stop with children in tow.

On your next trip to Ogimi Village, do pay Yuinohama Coast a visit.

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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.

It is not a swimming beach, however, and the currents run fast, so it is not somewhere to come for a swim.

Tsuha Coast Ratings

*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.

Tsuha Coast Basic Information

Tsuha Coast is not a laid-out campground, and there is no caretaker either — it is a coast you are free to use as you like.

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, so going into the water is at your own risk.

Highlights

You can camp for free

Tsuha Coast is known as a place where you can camp free of charge.

There is no caretaker, so no booking or application is needed and you can come and go freely.

You can park right beside your pitch, which makes hauling gear easy even on a heavily loaded camping trip.

It is not a laid-out campground, though, so use it at your own risk.

The Michi-no-Eki is right across the road, so facilities are never a problem

The great strength of Tsuha Coast is that the Michi-no-Eki Ogimi Yanbaru Forest Visitor Center is right across from it.

Along with restrooms, the Michi-no-Eki has coin showers, vending machines, a farm shop, a restaurant, and even bicycle rental.

There is also a convenience store about two minutes’ walk away, so stocking up is easy.

A bare coast where you still want for nothing — it is an unusual combination.

Well suited to SUP and kayaking

Tsuha Coast faces Shioya Bay, and the water is relatively calm.

That makes it better suited to paddling activities such as SUP and kayaking than to swimming.

The Michi-no-Eki also takes bookings for activities, so it is worth asking about tours there.

If any of that appeals, take a look on Viator or GetYourGuide.

Pebbles and broken coral rather than sand

The ground at Tsuha Coast is less fine sand than a mix of pebbles and broken coral.

It hurts to walk on barefoot, so it is worth bringing water shoes or sandals.

When pitching a tent, check the ground before you set up.

Points to note

Tsuha Coast is a designated conservation area, so please do not light fires on the ground. If you want a fire, use a fire pit stand and take the ash home with you.

There is nowhere to dispose of rubbish. Please take everything you bring out home with you. There is no water supply or cooking area either, so washing-up has to go home too.

The currents run fast and the water is not suited to swimming. With no lifeguards and no jellyfish net, please do not come here to swim.

Getting to the Michi-no-Eki means crossing National Route 58. Traffic is heavy and some cars move fast, so take real care when you cross.

The entrance to the coast is narrow, barely wide enough for a larger vehicle. Drive carefully.

Getting there and parking

Tsuha Coast is on National Route 58, across from the Michi-no-Eki Ogimi Yanbaru Forest Visitor Center (95 Tsuha, Ogimi Village).

If you are using a car navigation system, set that Michi-no-Eki as your destination and you will not get lost.

There is space on the coast side to park right beside your pitch, but the entrance is small and narrow, so take care if you are driving a larger vehicle.

Please check the Google Map below for details.

Nearby Information

Michi-no-Eki Ogimi Yanbaru Forest Visitor Center

The roadside station across from Tsuha Coast.

It has a farm shop stocked with Yanbaru vegetables and fruit, a restaurant known for its shikuwasa dishes, and a snack counter.

The car park is generous, with room for 110 standard vehicles and 9 large ones, and there are coin showers, bicycle rental, and a tourism association desk.

Opening hours and closing days vary by facility, so please check the official site for details.

Nerome Coast

Nerome Coast is another beach in Ogimi Village, the same village as Tsuha Coast.

It has a broad sandy shore, so the scenery is quite different from Tsuha Coast. It is worth visiting both.

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Activities in Ogimi Village

Ogimi Village offers a range of marine activities.

From kayak tours on Shioya Bay to SUP and snorkeling, you can book them all.

If any of that appeals, it is worth seeing what is on offer through Viator or GetYourGuide.

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 Tsuha Coast.

Tsuha Coast is a stretch of shore in Tsuha, Ogimi Village, where you can camp for free.

With the Michi-no-Eki Ogimi Yanbaru Forest Visitor Center right across the road, restrooms, coin showers, and supplies are all within easy reach — and that is its great appeal.

It is not a laid-out campground, though, and it lies in a conservation area, so please follow the rules: no fires on the ground, and take your rubbish home.

On your next trip to Ogimi Village, do pay Tsuha Coast a visit.

Thank you for reading to the end.

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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.

Please take care of your safety if you go into the water.

Shioya Beach Ratings

*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.

Shioya Beach Basic Information

Shioya Beach is not a managed swimming beach, so there are no lifeguards and no jellyfish net.

The beach itself has no restrooms, showers, or shop, so bring whatever you need with you.

Please take care of your safety if you go into the water.

Highlights

Set inside the calm waters of Shioya Bay

Shioya Beach sits inside Shioya Bay, an inlet ringed by green hills.

Because it lies within the bay, waves from the open sea rarely reach it and the surface stays very calm.

Rather than the vivid blue sea Okinawa is known for, what you get here is the quieter scenery of Yanbaru, where the hills come right down to the water.

Well suited to kayaking and SUP

With its calm water, Shioya Bay is an excellent place to try kayaking and SUP.

Kayak tours that paddle around the bay are also run, and first-timers can join with a guide.

Booking a tour sometimes gets you the use of a shower, so it is worth checking in advance.

If any of that appeals, take a look on Viator or GetYourGuide.

There is free parking

Shioya Beach has a free parking lot.

For an off-the-beaten-path beach the parking is unusually good, so you are unlikely to have any trouble.

It sits right on National Route 58, which makes it easy to stop at on the way up to Yanbaru.

No restrooms or showers

The beach has no restrooms, showers, changing rooms, or lockers.

As it is not a swimming beach, there is no swim gear rental or shop either.

You can sometimes use the restroom at a nearby convenience store, but it is the shop’s facility, so please buy something out of courtesy if you do.

Points to note

Shioya Beach is not a managed swimming beach, so there are no lifeguards and no jellyfish net.

The water inside the bay is calm, but currents can change. Please do not swim out towards the open sea.

If you go in during summer, we would recommend wearing a rash guard as protection against box jellyfish.

Please take all rubbish home with you, and be considerate of the neighbouring village.

Getting there and parking

Shioya Beach is on National Route 58, right by the Shioya Ohashi Bridge that spans Shioya Bay.

With free parking for 50 cars, it is very easy to reach by car.

Please check the Google Map below for details.

Nearby Information

Nerome Coast

Nerome Coast is another beach in Ogimi Village, the same village as Shioya Beach.

It faces the open sea, so the scenery is quite different from Shioya Bay. It is worth visiting both.

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Activities in Ogimi Village

Ogimi Village offers a range of marine activities.

From kayak tours on Shioya Bay to SUP and snorkeling, you can book them all.

If any of that appeals, it is worth seeing what is on offer through Viator or GetYourGuide.

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 Shioya Beach.

Shioya Beach is a natural beach inside Shioya Bay in Ogimi Village, where the water stays remarkably calm.

With free parking for 50 cars and a spot right on National Route 58, it is an easy place to stop on a drive.

It suits kayaking and SUP more than swimming, so take the chance to spend some time out on the water amid the quiet scenery of Yanbaru.

On your next trip to Ogimi Village, do pay Shioya Beach a visit.

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Roughly a kilometer of beautiful sand and exceptionally clear water are what make this beach so appealing.

You will hardly see another visitor at Nerome Coast, which makes it a good choice for unhurried time along the shore.

Nearby is the Ogimi Village Rural Revitalization Center (formerly Michi-no-Eki Ogimi), which has a few restaurants and souvenir shops.

Ratings for Nerome Coast

*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.

Nerome Coast at a Glance

Nerome Coast is not a managed beach, so there is no lifeguard and no safety net.

Take real care when going into the water to swim.

What Makes It Worth Visiting

A Kilometer of Beautiful Sand

The beautiful sand at Nerome Coast runs roughly a kilometer.

The beach is long, and being a natural shore, the quality of the sand is good.

Beautiful, Exceptionally Clear Water

The clarity of the water at Nerome Coast is remarkable.

You can tell from the photos that it is lovely, but seeing it in person exceeds anything you might picture.

The Jetty

The jetty is well kept and sits naturally within the scene.

Surrounded by the Nature of Yanbaru

Across the road on the other side lies forest.

The combination of beautiful sea and forest is a personal favorite.

Do Sea Turtles Come Ashore in Nesting Season?

Posts have been put up to keep sea turtles off the road, so it seems likely they come onto the sand during nesting season.

Sea turtles are a protected natural monument and must not be touched, but seeing one would be a real stroke of luck.

Access and Parking

Nerome Coast has no dedicated parking lot, but you can use the one at the Ogimi Village Rural Revitalization Center (formerly Michi-no-Eki Ogimi).

Picking up souvenirs and something to eat at the center on your way to Nerome Coast is well worth doing.

See the Google Map below for access and parking details.

Around Nerome Coast

Cape Hedo

Cape Hedo is well known as the northernmost cape on Okinawa’s main island.

High cliffs and exceptionally clear water define it, and on some days the waves run rough.

The views are genuinely beautiful, and on a clear day you can see Yoron Island and Izena Island.

Large numbers of visitors and locals come here every year, which makes it a good choice if you want to take in Okinawa’s wilder side.

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Activities in Ogimi Village

Ogimi Village offers a range of marine activities.

Diving, snorkeling, SUP, and more can all be booked.

If you would like to enjoy diving or snorkeling, why not see what is available on Viator or GetYourGuide?

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

A rental car is by far the best way to get around Okinawa’s main island.

Shuri Castle in Naha, the beautiful beaches of the north, American Village in Chatan — the places worth seeing are spread across the island, so having a car lets you explore at your own pace. Buses are infrequent and do not always run to time, so a car makes a real difference to how much you can fit in.

Cars fill up quickly in the peak season, so we recommend booking early once your travel dates are set. One important note for overseas visitors: to drive in Japan you must obtain an International Driving Permit (Geneva Convention) in your home country before you depart, and remember that traffic in Japan drives on the left.

In Closing

This guide has covered Nerome Coast.

This beach is defined by roughly a kilometer of beautiful sand and exceptionally clear water.

There is no one managing it, so there is no lifeguard and no safety net — take care when going into the water.

When you visit Ogimi Village, be sure to make time for Nerome Coast.

Thank you for reading to the end.

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