Sosu Beach is a beach in Kunigami Village, on the northern part of Okinawa’s main island.
Beautiful sand and clear water are what define it, 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.
Ratings for Sosu Beach
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Sosu Beach at a Glance
| Swimming season | None in particular |
| Opening hours | None in particular |
| Swimming fee | Free |
| Safety net | No |
| Lifeguard | No |
| Showers | No |
| Lockers | No |
| Equipment rental | No |
| Activities | No |
| Shop | No |
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Official website | No |
Sosu Beach is an unmanaged natural beach, so there are no swimming facilities.
Some people come specifically to camp, but not in great numbers, so it suits anyone who wants to relax in the shade or on the sand.
The Highlights
Beautiful Sand
The sand is genuinely lovely.
There are a lot of small stones, so we recommend walking in shoes or sandals.
Clear Water
The water was clear and beautiful.
There is no safety net or similar equipment, so it is not especially suited to swimming.
You Can Camp Along the Shore
Four or five groups had pitched tents in the shade at the beach and were camping.
You Can Camp by the Ie River as Well
Plenty of people were camping on the banks of the Ie River, with tents pitched along it.
Points to Note
Notices are posted at the beach, so please follow the rules when you use it.
Access and Parking
| Access | About 140 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Sosu, Kunigami Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Sosu Beach has no dedicated parking lot, but there is an open area where you can leave a car.
See the Google Map below for the spaces where you can park.
[Parking space 1 (behind the restroom)]
[Parking space 2]
Around Sosu 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.
Summary
This guide has covered Sosu Beach.
Sosu Beach is defined by beautiful sand, clear water, and the fact that you can camp here.
Hardly any tourists come, so it suits anyone who wants unhurried time along the shore, or a night under canvas.
When you visit Kunigami Village, be sure to make time for Sosu Beach.
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