Ufuta Beach is a beach in Motobu Town, in the north of Okinawa’s main island, also known as Koibito Beach.
Exceptionally clear water, beautiful white sand, and neatly lined palm trees define it, and the view of Ie Island from Ufuta Beach is genuinely beautiful.
Ufuta Beach is a beach where you can have a barbecue, and both food and equipment can be arranged through Okiroko.
If a barbecue is what you are after, booking in advance is worth doing.
Ratings for Ufuta Beach / Koibito Beach
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Ufuta Beach / Koibito 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 | Yes |
| Activities | No |
| Shop | No |
| Restroom | Yes |
| Official website | No |
Ufuta Beach has no safety net and no lifeguard, so it is not especially suited to swimming.
It suits a barbecue, or taking photos in the area where the palm trees stand.
[Barbecue]
Barbecues can be booked through Okiroko; see the URL below for details.
[Rentals]
・Parasols
・Hammocks
・Mermaid costumes
・Shell chairs
*For prices and details, see Okiroko
What Makes It Worth Visiting
A Remarkable View of Ie Island from Ufuta Beach
The view of Ie Island from Ufuta Beach is genuinely beautiful.
Beautifully Lined Palm Trees
The palm trees stand in neat, symmetrical rows, and the effect is lovely.
There are a great many of them, and the spot is well known for photographs.
Clear Water
It is a little hard to make out from the photos, but the water is exceptionally clear.
Above all, the view of Ie Island from Ufuta Beach is hard to beat.
Beautiful Sand
The sand is lovely, though compared with the other beautiful beaches in Motobu Town it is a slight step down.
The Motobu Bridge on the left of the photo is a favorite of mine too.
Barbecue Benches
There are benches for barbecues, with palm trees standing around them.
It has a real Okinawan feel to it, and looks genuinely stylish.
Access & Parking
| Access | About 2 hours by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 861-1 Toguchi, Motobu Town, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Parking | Yes |
| Restroom | No |
Ufuta Beach has parking for about 20 cars.
Note that only people who have booked a barbecue or an activity may park there, so check before you go.
Reference: https://bavi.jp/lp/uhutahama/
Around Ufuta Beach / Koibito Beach
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
The Churaumi Aquarium needs little introduction, and large numbers of visitors and locals come here every year.
From the vast main tank where whale sharks and manta rays swim — one of the largest in the world — to the many creatures native to Okinawa, there is a great deal to see.
The Churaumi Aquarium is about 20 minutes by car from Ufuta Beach.
Activities in Motobu Town
Motobu Town offers a range of marine activities.
You can book diving, snorkeling, SUP and more.
If you would like to enjoy diving or snorkeling, why not see what is available on Viator or GetYourGuide?
Hotel Orion Motobu Resort & Spa
Hotel Orion Motobu Resort & Spa stands directly opposite Emerald Beach, within walking distance of both the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and the Bise Fukugi Tree Lane — a genuinely good location.
Every room is oceanfront with a balcony, and the view from it takes in Ie Island.
Inside there is a large bath fed by a natural hot spring drawn from 1,500 meters underground, along with a pool and restaurants. It is also an official hotel of JUNGLIA OKINAWA.
Emerald Beach
Emerald Beach is a beach in Motobu Town, in the north of Okinawa’s main island.
Exceptionally clear water, beautiful white sand, and a lovely outlook define it, and the view of Ie Island from Emerald Beach is remarkable.
Emerald Beach is close to Bise Beach, so if swimming is what you are after, Emerald Beach is the better choice.
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 Ufuta Beach / Koibito Beach.
Ufuta Beach / Koibito Beach is not somewhere large numbers of visitors come, which makes it a good choice for a barbecue or for photographs among the palm trees.
If a barbecue by the sea in Okinawa is what you are after, it is well worth making time for.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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