Photogenic palm trees and clear blue sea are what define it.

It is about 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport, and with beaches and an outlet mall nearby, the area draws plenty of visitors.

Ratings for Yashinoki Road

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

Yashinoki Road at a glance

Yashinoki Road is not a tourist facility, but couples and families with children come here often.

Highlights

A beautiful view

Palm trees are planted at even intervals along both sides for about a kilometer, and it looks striking.

A popular photo spot

It is also popular as a place to take photos.

Try searching Instagram for #ヤシの木ロード.

The sunset is beautiful too

The sunset here is beautiful as well.

Rest at Toyosaki Urban Green Space (gazebo)

There is a gazebo, and you will see people out walking or taking a break.

Time needed: about 20 minutes

About 20 minutes is plenty.

It is also about 15 minutes from Naha Airport to Yashinoki Road.

Take some photos and videos worth posting.

Getting there and parking

Yashinoki Road has a free parking lot.

See the image and Google Map below for details.

What’s nearby

Activities in Tomigusuku

Tomigusuku offers plenty of activities, from snorkeling to SUP.

You can book through Viator or GetYourGuide, so it is worth a look.

Ryukyu Onsen Senagajima Hotel

About 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport, this is the closest resort hotel to the airport, set on Senagajima, an island that is a resort from end to end.

At Ryujin no Yu, the large open-air bath fed by natural hot spring water drawn from 1,000 meters underground, you can soak while looking out over the west coast and the sunset behind the Kerama Islands.

Rooms come in two types, airport view for watching planes take off and land, and ocean view facing the blue sea, and it is a one-minute walk to Umikaji Terrace, the popular white-washed shopping street.

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.

Chura-Sun Beach

Chura-Sun Beach is a man-made beach with about 700 meters of sand, and that long stretch is its defining feature.

The facilities are well set up, so you can swim and try water activities.

There are barbecue areas, cafes, a basketball court and more.

It is about 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport, and it draws large crowds every year.

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Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa

Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa sells popular and luxury brands at outlet prices.

There are plenty of restaurants alongside the shops, so it works for lunch or dinner too.

Summary

This article introduced Yashinoki Road.

Yashinoki Road is defined by its photogenic palm trees and the clear blue sea behind them.

When you visit Tomigusuku, make time for Yashinoki Road.

Thank you for reading to the end.

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Senagajima is a small island, but a bridge connects it to the main island, so you can drive right over.

The beach is defined by about 300 meters of sand and beautifully clear shallows.

There is no jellyfish net or similar equipment, but restrooms, showers and other facilities are in place.

Umikaji Terrace on Senagajima is right here too, where you can sit and look out at the sea, which makes this a good pick if you want to take your time.

It is also about 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport, and it draws large crowds every year.

Ratings for Senaga Nishi Beach

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

Senaga Nishi Beach at a glance

Senaga Nishi Beach has restrooms, showers and parking, but no facilities for swimming or water activities.

Highlights

Clean sand

The sand is clean and runs about 300 meters.

The weather was poor when the photo above was taken, so it looks a little flat, but on a clear day the view is far better.

On a clear day it looks like this.

Shallows that run out from shore

The shallows here go a long way out, and some people wade in ankle-deep just to watch the fish.

The Kodakara Rock on Senagajima

The Kodakara Rock has become the photo spot at Senaga Nishi Beach, and plenty of people pose with it in the background.

As the name suggests, there was once a custom of praying to be blessed with children by tossing pebbles into the upper and lower holes in the large rock.

For details, read the image above.

Restrooms and a foot-rinsing area

There are restrooms and vending machines here.

Soap and shampoo are not allowed, but there is a place to rinse your feet.

An open lawn, a walking path and places to sit

The open area has a walking path lined with bench-style seating.

The lawn itself is generous in size.

Palm trees have been planted here too, which gives it a tropical feel.

A map of Tomigusuku

There is also a signboard mapping out Tomigusuku.

Things to know

A signboard sets out the rules for using the beach and the facilities around it.

For details, please check the image above.

Getting there and parking

Senaga Nishi Beach has several parking lots, all of them free.

Together they hold about 50 cars.

What’s nearby

Activities in Tomigusuku

Tomigusuku offers plenty of activities, from snorkeling to SUP.

You can book through Viator or GetYourGuide, so it is worth a look.

Ryukyu Onsen Senagajima Hotel

About 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport, this is the closest resort hotel to the airport, set on Senagajima, an island that is a resort from end to end.

At Ryujin no Yu, the large open-air bath fed by natural hot spring water drawn from 1,000 meters underground, you can soak while looking out over the west coast and the sunset behind the Kerama Islands.

Rooms come in two types, airport view for watching planes take off and land, and ocean view facing the blue sea, and it is a one-minute walk to Umikaji Terrace, the popular white-washed shopping street.

Umikaji Terrace, Senagajima

Umikaji Terrace on Senagajima is a shopping and dining complex with restaurants and craft shops.

It is close to Naha Airport, which brings in a lot of visitors.

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 Senaga Nishi Beach.

The beach is defined by about 300 meters of sand and beautifully clear shallows.

It is about 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport to Senaga Nishi Beach.

It is also a good pick if you are short on time but want to see a beautiful beach.

When you visit Tomigusuku, stop by Senaga Nishi Beach.

Thank you for reading to the end.

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Senagajima is a small island, but a bridge connects it to the main island, so you can drive right over.

The beach has about 200 meters of sand and a sea that stays shallow well out from shore.

There is no jellyfish net or similar equipment, but restrooms, showers and other facilities are in place.

Cafes and restaurants sit near the beach, so it is easy to linger.

It is about 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport, and it draws large crowds every year.

Ratings for Senaga Beach

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

Senaga Beach at a glance

Senaga Beach has restrooms, showers and parking, but no facilities for swimming or water activities.

Highlights

About 200 meters of sand

The 200 meters or so of sand here is clean and attractive.

Not many people swim, but plenty come to sit and look at the sea.

A sea that stays shallow

The shallows here run a long way out.

At high tide it looks like the photo above; at low tide it looks like this.

Restrooms and showers are available

Restrooms and showers are both in place.

Restaurants and cafes nearby

There are plenty of restaurants and cafes around Senaga Beach.

I visited around 9 in the morning and it was quiet, but crowds gather at lunch and dinner time.

Getting there and parking

Senaga Beach has several parking lots, all of them free.

Together they hold about 50 cars.

What’s nearby

Activities in Tomigusuku

Tomigusuku offers plenty of activities, from snorkeling to SUP.

You can book through Viator or GetYourGuide, so it is worth a look.

Umikaji Terrace, Senagajima

Umikaji Terrace on Senagajima is a shopping and dining complex with restaurants and craft shops.

It is close to Naha Airport, which brings in a lot of visitors.

Ryukyu Onsen Senagajima Hotel

About 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport, this is the closest resort hotel to the airport, set on Senagajima, an island that is a resort from end to end.

At Ryujin no Yu, the large open-air bath fed by natural hot spring water drawn from 1,000 meters underground, you can soak while looking out over the west coast and the sunset behind the Kerama Islands.

Rooms come in two types, airport view for watching planes take off and land, and ocean view facing the blue sea, and it is a one-minute walk to Umikaji Terrace, the popular white-washed shopping street.

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 Senaga Beach.

The beach has about 200 meters of sand and a sea that stays shallow well out from shore.

It is about 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport to Senaga Beach.

Cafes and restaurants sit near the beach, so it is easy to linger.

When you visit Tomigusuku, stop by Senaga Beach.

Thank you for reading to the end.

The post Senaga Beach | A Natural Beach on Senagajima, with Parking and What’s Nearby first appeared on Okinawa Bookmark.

It is a man-made beach with about 700 meters of sand, and that long stretch is its defining feature.

The facilities are well set up, so you can swim and try water activities.

The area around the beach is well equipped too, with barbecue areas, cafes and a basketball court.

It is about 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport, and it draws large crowds every year.

Ratings for Chura-Sun Beach

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

Chura-Sun Beach at a glance

Chura-Sun Beach is well set up for swimming, with showers, changing rooms and restrooms, plus float rentals and a good range of water activities.

A jellyfish net and lifeguards are in place, so everyone from adults to small children can enjoy it with peace of mind.

[Rentals]
- Beach umbrellas
- Beach chairs
- Floats
- Float mats
- Bicycles
*See here for prices and details.

[Activities]
- Banana boat
- Snorkeling lessons
- Big Marble
- Sea kayaking
- Uninhabited island adventure tour, and more
*See here for prices and details.

[Barbecue]
You can reserve a barbecue at Chura-Sun Beach.
Book by phone or email from here.

Highlights

700 meters of clean sand

The beach runs about 700 meters, which is a long stretch.

It is split into Kitahama and Minamihama,

• Kitahama is the swimming area
• Minamihama is closed to swimming

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The upper photo is Kitahama, the lower one Minamihama.

Kitahama has the swimming area and equipment for activities such as banana boat rides.

Minamihama has beach volleyball courts and a clean stretch of sand.

Exceptionally clear water

The water here is remarkably clear.

Well-equipped facilities

Chura-Sun Beach is very well equipped.

Beyond showers, locker rooms and restrooms, there are gazebos and other places to rest.

There is also a snack stand, a lookout and a cafe, so you can easily spend the whole day here.

Barbecues are available

[Barbecue]
You can reserve a barbecue at Chura-Sun Beach.
Book by phone or email from here.

Things to know

There are rules for using Chura-Sun Beach.

Check the image above and enjoy the beach safely.

Chura-Sun Beach on YouTube Shorts

Here is a YouTube Short of Chura-Sun Beach.

Getting there and parking

Chura-Sun Beach has a paid parking lot with room for about 800 cars.

Parking fees are as follows.

• First 10 minutes free
• 60 minutes / 100 yen (November-April)
• 60 minutes / 200 yen (May-October)
• Daily maximum / 500 yen

Toyosaki Seaside Park sits right next to Chura-Sun Beach.

Around Chura-Sun Beach

Activities in Tomigusuku

Tomigusuku offers plenty of activities, from snorkeling to SUP.

You can book through Viator or GetYourGuide, so it is worth a look.

Ryukyu Onsen Senagajima Hotel

About 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport, this is the closest resort hotel to the airport, set on Senagajima, an island that is a resort from end to end.

At Ryujin no Yu, the large open-air bath fed by natural hot spring water drawn from 1,000 meters underground, you can soak while looking out over the west coast and the sunset behind the Kerama Islands.

Rooms come in two types, airport view for watching planes take off and land, and ocean view facing the blue sea, and it is a one-minute walk to Umikaji Terrace, the popular white-washed shopping street.

Toyosaki Seaside Park

Toyosaki Seaside Park has the huge Chura Net Park climbing structure and basketball courts, and it draws both locals and visitors.

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.

DMM Kariyushi Aquarium

DMM Kariyushi Aquarium is built around two themes:

• an evergreen forest shaped by the subtropical climate (2F)
• a clear sea alive with all kinds of creatures (1F)

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There are no signboards explaining the animals on display, which makes it feel like being out in nature.

When you want to know more about a creature, the official app has species notes and a floor map.

Admission is as follows.

*See here for more on DMM Kariyushi Aquarium.

Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa

Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa sells popular and luxury brands at outlet prices.

There are plenty of restaurants alongside the shops, so it works for lunch or dinner too.

Summary

This article introduced Chura-Sun Beach.

It is a man-made beach with about 700 meters of sand, and everyone from children to adults can enjoy it.

The facilities are well set up, and it draws large crowds every year.

Chura-Sun Beach is about 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport.

It is also a good pick if you are short on time but want to see a beautiful beach.

When you visit Tomigusuku, make time for Chura-Sun Beach.

Thank you for reading to the end.

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Tomigusuku sits in the south of Okinawa’s main island, about 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport.

From a well-equipped man-made beach to the natural beaches of Senagajima, the beaches here have real variety despite being so close to the airport.

We cover three beaches in Tomigusuku, along with a few sights beyond the sand.

• Chura-Sun Beach
• Senaga Beach
• Senaga Nishi Beach

That makes three beaches in all.

Chura-Sun Beach

Chura-Sun Beach is a beach in Tomigusuku, in the south of Okinawa’s main island.

It is a man-made beach with about 700 meters of sand, and that long stretch is its defining feature.

The facilities are well set up, so you can swim and try water activities. Around the beach there are barbecue areas, cafes and a basketball court.

It is about 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport, and it draws large crowds every year.

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Senaga Beach

Senaga Beach is on Senagajima in Tomigusuku, in the south of Okinawa’s main island.

Senagajima is a small island, but a bridge connects it to the main island, so you can drive right over.

About 200 meters of sand and a shallow, gently sloping sea are the draw here. There is no jellyfish net or other swimming infrastructure, but restrooms and showers are in place.

Cafes and restaurants sit near the beach, so it is easy to linger.

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Senaga Nishi Beach

Senaga Nishi Beach is a natural beach on the same island as Senaga Beach.

About 300 meters of sand and clear shallows define it, and the beach runs longer than Senaga Beach.

There is no jellyfish net here either, but restrooms and showers are available.

Umikaji Terrace on Senagajima is right next door, which makes this a good pick if you want to sit and watch the sea.

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Other sights in Tomigusuku

Yashinoki Road

Yashinoki Road is a sightseeing spot in Toyosaki, Tomigusuku.

Palm trees line the road with clear blue sea behind them, and it is known as a photogenic stop.

It is right next to Chura-Sun Beach and about 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport, so it pairs easily with a beach visit.

It is not a tourist facility, but couples and families with children come here to take photos.

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Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters

This is the underground shelter that housed the Japanese Navy’s headquarters during the Battle of Okinawa.

About 3,000 men of a naval construction unit dug it by hand in 1944, and roughly 300 meters are open today, with the commander’s room, the operations room and other spaces left as they were.

On June 13, 1945, Rear Admiral Minoru Ota, commander of the Okinawa Naval Base Force, took his own life inside this shelter along with his officers and men.

The closing line of the telegram Ota sent to the Navy Vice Minister just before his death, asking that the people of Okinawa be given special consideration by future generations for how they had fought, is still quoted today.

The adjoining museum displays personal effects and photographs found inside the shelter. The memorial tower on the hill above is built in the shape of a warship.

It is in the same city as the beaches, but this is not a place to drop by casually on a day of swimming. Leave yourself time, and visit quietly.

See the Google Map below for the location of the Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters.

Around Tomigusuku

Activities in Tomigusuku

Tomigusuku offers plenty of activities, from snorkeling to SUP.

You can book through Viator or GetYourGuide, so it is worth a look.

Ryukyu Onsen Senagajima Hotel

About 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport, this is the closest resort hotel to the airport, set on Senagajima, an island that is a resort from end to end.

At Ryujin no Yu, the large open-air bath fed by natural hot spring water drawn from 1,000 meters underground, you can soak while looking out over the west coast and the sunset behind the Kerama Islands.

Rooms come in two types, airport view for watching planes take off and land, and ocean view facing the blue sea, and it is a one-minute walk to Umikaji Terrace, the popular white-washed shopping street.

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 of Tomigusuku.

Chura-Sun Beach has the facilities to suit anyone, while Senaga Beach and Senaga Nishi Beach are where you go to slow down on Senagajima. Each has its own appeal.

If you want to swim and try water activities, choose Chura-Sun Beach; if you would rather take it easy and pair the day with Umikaji Terrace, the two beaches on Senagajima are the better fit.

Beyond the beaches there is photogenic Yashinoki Road and the Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters, which carries the history of the Battle of Okinawa.

It is close to Naha Airport, which makes it a good stop on your first or last day.

When you visit Tomigusuku, make time for the beaches too.

I hope this article was of some help to you.

Thank you for reading to the end.

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