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.
Ishigaki Island 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.
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.
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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.
Okinawa Cape

Kayauchi Banta | A Clifftop Viewpoint in Northern Okinawa, Access and Parking

Kayauchi Banta is a cliff in Kunigami Village, northern Okinawa. From roughly 80 meters up, the forests and sea of Kunigami and the Ginama fishing port come together in a remarkable view. Here is what to know about the free parking lot, the facilities, and how to get there.
Okinawa Castles & Historic Sites

Asumui Utaki (Hedo Utaki) | A Sacred Power Spot in Northern Okinawa, Access and Parking

Asumui Utaki in northern Okinawa is one of the seven utaki said to have been created first by Amamikiyo in the Ryukyuan creation myth. Here is the mythology behind it, the prayer sites on the slopes and summit, the panoramic view from the top, and how to get there.
Okinawa Castles & Historic Sites

ASMUI Spiritual Hikes (Daisekirinzan) | A Sacred Site in Okinawa’s Yanbaru

ASMUI Spiritual Hikes sits at the northern tip of Okinawa's main island, built around Asumui Utaki, the sacred site at the heart of Ryukyuan creation myth. Tropical karst formed 250 million years ago, the nature of Yanbaru National Park, admission, and how long to allow.
Okinawa Cape

Cape Hedo | The Northernmost Cape on Okinawa’s Main Island, Access and Parking

Cape Hedo marks the northern tip of Okinawa's main island, with high cliffs and exceptionally clear water. On a clear day you can see Yoron Island and Izena Island. Here is what to know about the memorial, the free parking lot, and what is nearby.
Ogimi 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.
Ishigaki Island 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.