Okinawa Castles & Historic Sites

Zakimi Castle Ruins | Highlights, How Long to Allow, Parking and What’s Nearby

A guide to the World Heritage Zakimi Castle Ruins in Yomitan Village, central Okinawa. Beautifully curved stone walls and an arched stone gate, about 30–45 minutes to walk round, with free parking.
Ginowan Beaches

Tropical Beach | Parking, Barbecues and Everything Nearby

A complete guide to Tropical Beach in Ginowan City, central Okinawa. A man-made beach with white sand, clear water and excellent facilities — barbecues, marine activities, showers and lockers.
Uruma Beaches

Hamahiga Island | Four beaches, from the popular to the barely known

This article introduces four of the best beaches on Hamahiga Island.Hamahiga Island is a small island in Uruma City, in ...
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Uruma Beaches

Kubashima-no-hama (Shirumichu Beach) | A small beach with a superb view, plus parking and nearby information

Kubashima-no-hama, also known as Shirumichu Beach, is a beach on Hamahiga Island, a small island in Uruma City in the ce...
Uruma Beaches

Muruku Beach | A beach on Hamahiga Island with plenty of marine activities, plus parking and nearby information

Muruku Beach is a beach on Hamahiga Island, a small island in Uruma City in the central part of Okinawa's main island.It...
Diving / Snorkel spot

10 Best Snorkeling Spots on Okinawa’s Main Island (Great for Beginners)

Ten recommended snorkeling spots on Okinawa's main island, from Cape Maeda's Blue Cave, Gorilla Chop and Odo Beach to Tokei Beach on Kouri Island and Odomari Beach on Ikei Island, with access, parking and shower information.
Kin Beaches

KIN Sunrise Beach | An 800-Metre Beach Where You Can Barbecue, Plus Parking

A guide to KIN Sunrise Beach in Kin Town. Its 800 metres of sand and clear water are the draw, and it comes with a jellyfish net and lifeguards. Here are the water sports, the barbecue, the rental gear, and the parking.
Yomitan Beaches

Nirai Beach | Hours, Snorkeling, Parking and What’s Nearby

A complete guide to Nirai Beach in Yomitan Village, central Okinawa. Naturally soft sand, water rated AA for quality, snorkeling and full swimming facilities, plus hours, parking and nearby spots.
Okinawa Beaches

The 20 Best Beaches on Okinawa’s Main Island

Twenty recommended beaches hand-picked by an editor who has reviewed more than 100 beaches on Okinawa's main island, from Zanpa, Kouri and Manza to Sesoko, with access and parking information.
Nago Beaches

Busena Beach | Hours, Activities, Parking & Everything You Need to Know

Busena Beach sits on the Busena Cape in Nago, northern Okinawa, as the private beach of The Busena Terrace. Some 760 m of white sand meets emerald water, with lifeguards, a jellyfish net and a long list of marine activities and cruises. Here are the hours, admission, parking and what's nearby.