Sesoko Beach is a beach on Sesoko Island, an outlying island in Motobu Town in the north of Okinawa’s main island.
Sesoko Island is an outlying island, but the Sesoko Bridge connects it to Okinawa’s main island, so you can drive there.
What defines Sesoko Beach is water of a clarity that is genuinely striking in person, along with beautiful sand. The Hilton Okinawa Sesoko Resort is close by, which makes it popular as a destination too.
The swimming facilities are well kept, snorkeling and other activities are all on offer, and it is a popular beach that adults and children alike can enjoy.
A beautiful beach, a resort atmosphere, and marine activities all in one place — it is a genuinely indulgent spot.
Ratings for Sesoko Beach
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Sesoko Beach at a Glance
| Swimming season | March 7 – November 30: 9:00-16:00 |
| Opening hours | – |
| Swimming fee | Free |
| Safety net | Yes |
| Lifeguard | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Lockers | Yes |
| Equipment rental | Yes |
| Activities | Yes |
| Shop | Yes |
| Restroom | Yes |
| Official website | Sesoko Beach official website |
Sesoko Beach has lifeguards and a safety net, so adults and children alike can get in the water with confidence.
Marine activities are plentiful too, with snorkeling and much else to try.
[Equipment rentals] ・Parasols ・Chairs ・Parasol & chair (2) set ・Mask & snorkel set ・Fins ・Water shoes ・Life jackets ・Swim rings ・Big scopes ・Towel rental ・Underwater disposable cameras *For prices and details, see the Sesoko Beach official website
[Marine activities] ・Snorkeling ・Parasailing ・Jet skiing ・Banana boat ・Big marble ・U-boat ・Wakeboarding *For prices and details, see the Sesoko Beach official website
The Highlights
Fine, Beautiful Sand
The beach is lovely, and plenty of visitors swim in the designated area.
The sand is fine and clean underfoot.
Plenty of Activities, Including Snorkeling
There is a marine sports desk on site where you can book snorkeling and other activities.
For details on the marine activities, see the Sesoko Beach official website.
A Natural Beach with Remarkably Clear Water
The clarity of the water is genuinely appealing.
Photos do not do it justice — seeing it in person is startling.
There were plenty of shells and small stones in the shallows.
Plenty of Places to Rest
Some people were resting in the shade of the natural rock formations.
There was also something like a natural cave.
The view from inside the cave looks like the image above.
Well-Equipped for Swimming
Sesoko Beach has restrooms, showers, and a first-aid room.
There is a shop selling food and drinks as well.
The Rocks and Greenery Around the Beach
Large rocks surround the beach, giving a real sense of Okinawa’s natural landscape.
They are big enough that you can settle down in their shade.
Beautiful Sunsets
A sunset over a beach this lovely is hard to beat.
It is genuinely beautiful.
Swimming Safely at Sesoko Beach
Sesoko Beach on YouTube
Sesoko Beach is genuinely beautiful.
The YouTube video above is lovely too — do take a look.
Access & Parking
| Access | About 100 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 5583-1 Sesoko, Motobu Town, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Yes (paid) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Sesoko Beach has a paid parking lot.
1,000 yen per car per day (free within 10 minutes, 500 yen within 1 hour)
*Outside the swimming season, parking is 500 yen per car per day (free within 10 minutes, 200 yen within 1 hour)
Source: Sesoko Beach official website
Around Sesoko Beach
Hilton Okinawa Sesoko Resort
Hilton’s first beach resort hotel in Japan, opened on July 1, 2020.
It is a genuinely beautiful resort, and many of the rooms take in the sea and the night sky over Sesoko Island.
Sesoko Beach is right nearby, and both the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and the Nakijin Castle Ruins are about 15 minutes away by car, which makes it a strong choice if you want to explore the north of Okinawa.
Activities at Sesoko Beach
At Sesoko Beach you will see people parasailing and paddling SUP boards as well as snorkeling.
It is a lovely snorkeling spot where beautiful coral and clownfish can be seen in the shallows.
A rental car is the way to see Okinawa
For getting around Okinawa’s main island, a rental car is by far the best option.
Shuri Castle in Naha, the beautiful beaches of the north, American Village in Chatan — the sights are scattered across the island, and with a car you can take them in at your own pace. Local buses are infrequent and rarely run to time, so having a car makes a real difference to the trip.
Cars fill up quickly in the peak season, so we recommend booking early once your travel dates are set. One important note for overseas visitors: to drive in Japan you must obtain an International Driving Permit (Geneva Convention) in your home country before you depart, and remember that traffic in Japan drives on the left.
Summary
This guide has covered Sesoko Beach.
Sesoko Beach is a popular beach that large numbers of visitors come to, and we even saw a couple having their wedding photos taken here.
The natural setting is remarkable — white sand, blue water, and the large rocks and greenery around the beach all give a real sense of Okinawa’s landscape.
The swimming facilities are well kept and the marine activities are plentiful, so Sesoko Beach is well worth making time for.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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