Hentona Beach (Hentona Coast) is a beach in Kunigami Village, on the northern part of Okinawa’s main island.
Clear water and beautiful sand are what define it, and hardly any tourists come here — it is very much a local find.
Hentona Beach is a good choice if you want to spend a quiet stretch of time along the shore.
Ratings for Hentona Beach
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Hentona Beach at a Glance
| Swimming season | None in particular |
| Opening hours | None in particular |
| Admission | Free |
| Safety net | No |
| Lifeguard | No |
| Showers | Yes |
| Lockers | No |
| Equipment rental | No |
| Marine activities | No |
| Shop | No |
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Official website | No |
Hentona Beach is not a managed beach, so there are no lifeguards and no safety net.
Take care when you go into the water.
The Highlights
Beautiful Emerald-Green Water
The water is emerald green and quite lovely.
It is clear as well, and the view opening up in front of you is a beautiful one.
Beautiful Sand
The sand is divided by a jetty, but it runs on for roughly 500 meters.
The Jetty
Hentona Beach has a properly built jetty.
Restrooms and Showers Are in Place
Hentona Beach has restrooms and showers.
They are there, but with no one managing the site they are not always clean, so please leave them tidy when you use them.
Access & Parking
| Access | About 120 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Kunigami Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Parking | No |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Hentona Beach has no dedicated parking lot, but there is an open area where you can leave a car.
See the Google Map below for access and parking.
Around Hentona Beach
Cape Hedo
Cape Hedo is well known as the northernmost cape on Okinawa’s main island.
High cliffs and exceptionally clear water define it, and on some days the waves run rough.
The views are genuinely beautiful, and on a clear day you can see Yoron Island and Izena Island.
Large numbers of visitors and locals come here every year, which makes it a good choice if you want to take in Okinawa’s wilder side.
Activities in Kunigami Village
Kunigami Village offers plenty of activities for enjoying the nature of Yanbaru.
Adults and children alike can take in Okinawa’s wilder side, so they are well worth trying.
Okuma Private Beach & Resort
Okuma Private Beach & Resort is likely the northernmost resort hotel in Okinawa.
With a pool and a beautiful beach, it has everything you need to unwind, and the marine activities are excellent too.
In Closing
This guide has covered Hentona Beach.
Clear water and beautiful sand are what define it, and hardly any tourists come here — it is very much a local find.
With no one managing the site there are no lifeguards and no safety net, so take care when you go into the water.
When you visit Kunigami Village, be sure to make time for Hentona Beach.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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