Nashiro Beach is a beach in Itoman, in the south of Okinawa’s main island.
It is kept almost like a private beach for Ryukyu Hotel & Resort, and it is very well maintained.
The swimming area is enclosed by a jellyfish net, so everyone from adults to children can swim with peace of mind.
Ryukyu Hotel & Resort next to the beach also has pools, so guests can enjoy both the pools and the sea.
Ratings for Nashiro Beach
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Nashiro Beach at a glance
| Swimming season | April-October 9:00-18:00 November-March closed |
| Opening hours | – |
| Jellyfish net | Yes |
| Lifeguard | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Lockers | Yes |
| Rentals | Yes |
| Activities | Yes |
| Shop | Yes |
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Official site | Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Nashiro Beach |
Nashiro 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] - Arm floats (for toddlers) - Life jackets (adult / child) - Umbrellas, beds, chairs - Kickboards - Kayaks (single / double) - SUP boards - Floats (adult / child) - Snorkel sets (adult / child) - Water shoes - Wetsuits *See here for prices and details.
Highlights
Clean sand
The sand is very clean and runs about 1.8 km.
Plenty of people were out swimming when I visited.
Well-equipped for swimming
Showers and restrooms are in place.
Six luxurious pools
Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Nashiro Beach has six pools,
ranging from pools for children to more luxurious ones aimed at adults.
A fountain
There is a fountain too, which adds to the upscale feel.
Getting there and parking
| Access | About 25 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 963 Nashiro, Itoman City, Okinawa |
| Parking | Yes |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Nashiro Beach has a paid parking lot.
The rate depends on whether you are staying at the hotel or just visiting the beach.
- Hotel guests: 1,500 yen per night, per car
- Non-guests: 200 yen per 30 minutes
See the map below for parking details.
Around Nashiro Beach
Activities in Itoman
Itoman offers a range of marine activities.
You can book diving, snorkelling, SUP and more.
If you would like to try diving or snorkelling, take a look at what is available on GetYourGuide or Viator.
Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Nashiro Beach
Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Nashiro Beach is one of the leading beach resorts in Okinawa.
Built around the concept of understated luxury, it has indoor and outdoor pools, banquet halls and a chapel, and it suits anyone who wants a resort stay.
The hotel connects directly to Nashiro Beach, so a beautiful stretch of sand sits right in front of it.
Summary
This article introduced Nashiro Beach.
It is a clean beach that everyone from adults to children can enjoy, and it suits anyone who wants a touch of luxury at an Okinawan beach.
Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Nashiro Beach opened recently, so expect more visitors and locals here going forward.
It is about 25 minutes by car from Naha Airport to Nashiro Beach.
It is also a good pick if you are short on time but want to see a beautiful beach.
When you visit Itoman, make time for Nashiro Beach.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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