Tobaru Beach (Tobaru 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.
A U.S. military base sits right next to the beach and cannot be entered, so please take note.
Ratings for Tobaru Beach (Tobaru Coast)
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Tobaru Beach (Tobaru Coast) 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 |
Tobaru Beach is not a managed beach, so there are no lifeguards and no safety net.
Take care when you go into the water.
What Makes It Worth Visiting
A Beach with Clear Water
The water was remarkably clear and very beautiful.
Emerald-green water opens up in front of you, and the beach is left in its natural state.
Beautiful Sand
The sand is lovely, and the fine-grained stretch runs on for roughly 400 meters.
There is nothing around apart from a restroom, but the setting is beautiful.
An Attractive Jetty
A jetty has been built here as well.
The area to the left of the photo above is a U.S. military base and cannot be entered, so please take note.
Restrooms and Showers Are in Place
Restrooms and showers are available.
That said, there are no lockers, so please check what you need in advance.
Access and Parking
| Access | About 120 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Kunigami Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Parking | Yes |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Tobaru Beach (Tobaru Coast) 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 Tobaru Beach (Tobaru Coast)
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 Tobaru Beach (Tobaru Coast).
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 Tobaru Beach (Tobaru Coast).
Thank you for reading to the end.
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