This guide covers every beach and stretch of coast in Kunigami Village.
Kunigami Village lies on the northern part of Okinawa’s main island, at its northernmost end.
Kunigami has a great many beaches and coastlines, from resort beaches that draw crowds to popular snorkeling spots and quiet local finds.
Below are ten beaches and coastal spots in Kunigami Village.
Okuma Beach
Okuma Beach is defined by clear water and beautiful sand, and it is a place to enjoy a proper Okinawan resort feeling.
A U.S. military base sits nearby, which gives the area something of a foreign atmosphere.
It is a good choice if you want to take in Okinawa’s beautiful natural surroundings.
| Access | About 120 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Okuma, Kunigami Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Facility fee | ■Guests of Okuma Private Beach & Resort Free ■Other visitors Adults: 1,500 yen Children: 1,000 yen |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Yes (included in the facility fee) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Adan Beach
Adan Beach is a beautiful beach defined by roughly a kilometer of sand and clear water.
Adan Beach does not draw large numbers of tourists, but you will find people camping, fishing, and snorkeling here.
The wild nature of Yanbaru surrounds it, which makes it a good choice for anyone who wants to feel Okinawa’s natural side first-hand.
| Access | About 150 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Oku, Kunigami Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Facility fee | 300 yen |
| Marine activities | No |
| Parking | Yes |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Hentona Beach (Hentona Coast)
Hentona Beach (Hentona Coast) is defined by clear water and beautiful sand, and hardly any tourists come here — very much a local find.
It is a good choice if you want unhurried time on the sand.
| Access | About 120 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Kunigami Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Admission | Free |
| Activities | No |
| Parking | No |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Tobaru Beach (Tobaru Coast)
Tobaru Beach (Tobaru Coast) is defined by clear water and beautiful sand, and hardly any tourists come here — very much a local find.
A U.S. military base sits right next to the beach and cannot be entered, so please take note.
| Access | About 120 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Kunigami Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Admission | Free |
| Activities | No |
| Parking | Yes |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Oku Coast
Oku Coast is a beautiful beach defined by lovely sand, clear water, and the untouched nature around it.
It lies deep in the Yanbaru forest, and is left almost entirely in its natural state.
There are no swimming facilities, and no restrooms or showers, so it suits anyone who would rather relax on the sand than swim.
| Access | About 150 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Oku, Kunigami Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Admission | Free |
| Activities | No |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restrooms | No |
Sosu Beach
Sosu Beach is defined by beautiful sand and clear water, and you can camp near the Ie River close by.
There are no swimming facilities, so it suits anyone who would rather relax on the sand than swim.
| Access | About 140 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Sosu, Kunigami Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Admission | Free |
| Activities | No |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Ibu Coast
Ibu Coast is a beach defined by clear water and beautiful sand.
There are no swimming facilities and no safety net, and hardly any tourists come — very much a local find.
| Access | About 150 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Sosu, Kunigami Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Admission | Free |
| Activities | No |
| Parking | No (roadside parking is possible on the shoulder) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Ada Beach
Ada Beach sits quietly on the east coast of Kunigami Village.
It is far removed from the bustle of the tourist trail — all you hear is the gentle sound of the waves and the whisper of the breeze.
In a stillness where time seems to slow down, it is a restorative spot where you can meet nature as it is.
| Access | About 180 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Ada, Kunigami Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | No |
| Parking | Yes |
| Restrooms | No |
Usahama Beach
Usahama Beach is a beach near Cape Hedo, at the northernmost point of Okinawa’s main island.
The wild nature of Yanbaru surrounds it, and it is a beach where Okinawa’s natural character comes through.
There are no swimming facilities and no safety net, so it is not suited to swimming.
| Access | About 150 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Hedo, Kunigami Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Admission | Free |
| Activities | No |
| Parking | No |
| Restrooms | No |
Also Worth a Look
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.
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.
| Opening hours | None in particular |
| Admission | Free |
| Parking | Available (free) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Shop | No |
| Official website | Kunigami Village Planning, Commerce and Tourism Division |
Kayauchi Banta
Kayauchi Banta is a banta (cliff) with genuinely beautiful views.
The name is read “Kayauchi,” and banta means cliff in the Okinawan dialect.
The views from Kayauchi Banta are beautiful: looking down from the cliff, the forests and sea of Kunigami Village combine with the Ginama fishing port to make a scene that is hard to put into words.
The cliff stands roughly 80 meters high, taking in the whole sweep of the view.
It is not a place tourists usually make a point of visiting, but it is well worth it if you want to see Okinawa’s scenery at its best.
| Opening hours | None in particular |
| Admission | Free |
| Parking | Available (free) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Shop | No |
| Official website | Kunigami Village Planning, Commerce and Tourism Division |
Summary
This guide has covered the beaches and coastlines of Kunigami Village.
Kunigami has resort beaches that draw crowds, popular snorkeling spots, and quiet local finds alike.
For swimming, Okuma Beach is the popular choice; for camping, Adan Beach is the one people head to.
Each beach and stretch of coast has its own character, and every one of them is beautiful.
When you visit Kunigami Village, be sure to make time for the beaches and the coast.
I hope this guide has been of some use.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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