Okinawa Beaches

Oku Coast | A Kilometer of Sand Deep in Yanbaru, with Free Parking

Oku Coast sits on the northern part of Okinawa's main island in Kunigami Village. Roughly a kilometer of beautiful sand, clear water, and the untouched Yanbaru forest around it are what define it. Here are the details, plus free parking.

2026.08.12

Kunigami Beaches

Ada Beach | A Quiet Hidden Beach on Kunigami’s East Coast, with Parking

Ada Beach sits quietly on the east coast of Kunigami Village. Far from the bustle of the tourist trail, it offers clear water, white sand, and the green mountains of Yanbaru. Here is what makes it worth visiting, plus access and parking.

2026.08.12

Kunigami Beaches

Hentona Beach (Hentona Coast) | A Quiet Local Beach in Kunigami, with Parking

Hentona Beach sits on the northern coast of Okinawa's main island in Kunigami Village. Emerald-green water and roughly 500 meters of sand define it, and hardly any tourists come here. Restrooms, showers, parking, and what to know before you go.

2026.08.12

Kunigami Beaches

All 10 Beaches in Motobu Town, Okinawa | From Popular Resorts to Quiet Local Shores

A full guide to all ten beaches in Motobu Town, northern Okinawa. From Emerald Beach and Sesoko Beach to the snorkeling favorites of Minna Island and Gorilla Chop, and the quiet shores only locals tend to find — with what defines each and how to get there.

2026.08.11

Motobu Beaches

Gushiken Beach (Motobu, Okinawa) | A Quiet Local Shore, Parking, and What to Know

Gushiken Beach sits quietly by a small settlement in Motobu Town, northern Okinawa. Shallow, exceptionally clear water and sand scattered with coral and shells define it, and almost no one comes. Here is what to know about parking, facilities, and access.

2026.08.11

Motobu Beaches

Akaishi Beach (Akaishi Coast, Ishigaki Island) | A Kilometer of Quiet Sand, Parking, and Nearby Sights

Akaishi Beach sits by the Akaishi settlement in the northeast of Ishigaki Island, where sand curves for roughly a kilometer above shallow water. Almost no one comes here. Here is what to know about parking, facilities, access, and safety.

2026.08.11

Ishigaki Island Beaches

Hirano Beach (Ishigaki Island) | A Quiet Shore at the Island’s Northern Tip, Access and Parking

Hirano Beach sits in the Hirakubo area at the northern tip of Ishigaki Island, where white sand meets cobalt-blue water on a shore left much as it has always been. Coral and tropical fish come close to the shallows. Here is what to know about parking, facilities, access, and safety.

2026.08.10

Ishigaki Island Beaches

Ishigaki Sunset Beach | Swimming Season, Fees, Parking, and What to Know

Ishigaki Sunset Beach sits on the west side of the Hirakubo Peninsula on Ishigaki Island. Lifeguards, a jellyfish net, showers, and restrooms are all in place, and the west-facing shore makes for a remarkable sunset. Here are the swimming season, fees, parking, and activities.

2026.08.10

Ishigaki Island Beaches

Nerome Coast (Ogimi Village) | A Kilometer of Quiet Sand, Access, and Parking

Nerome Coast in Ogimi Village, in the north of Okinawa's main island, has roughly a kilometer of beautiful sand and exceptionally clear water. Almost no visitors come here. Here is what to know about parking, safety, and what is nearby in the Yanbaru region.

2026.08.09

Ogimi Beaches

Oganzaki (Ishigaki Island) | Cliffs, Sunsets, and Parking Explained

Oganzaki is a cape on the western side of Ishigaki Island, known for its rugged cliffs and one of the finest sunsets on the island. Kabira Bay is nearby. Here is what to know about the lighthouse, the free parking lot, and what to see around it.

2026.08.09

Ishigaki Island Beaches