Yaese beaches

Hanashiro Beach in Yaese Town, in the south of Okinawa's main island. It is a little-known beach where you can snorkel, camp and have a barbecue, and tourists rarely find their way here. This guide covers the highlights, parking, and what is nearby.

Yaese Town sits in the south of Okinawa's main island, about 40 minutes by car from Naha Airport. Its beaches are not busy resort beaches but quiet local spots. This guide covers both of the town's beaches along with nearby places worth a stop.

Gushichan Beach in Yaese Town, in the south of Okinawa's main island. It is known for clear water, fish in the shallows, and large rocks, and tourists rarely find their way here. This guide covers the highlights, parking, and what is nearby.