Busena Beach is located in Nago, in the northern part of Okinawa’s main island.
It is a resort beach with a genuine air of luxury, where exceptionally clear water meets a stretch of white sand.
The Western-style hotel buildings nearby only add to the resort atmosphere.
Rentals, activities and shops are all well provided for, so there is plenty here for adults and children alike.
Busena Beach Ratings
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Busena Beach Essentials
| Swimming season | April–June 9:00–17:00 July–August 9:00–18:00 September–October 9:00–17:00 |
| Open season | Year-round |
| Admission | 3,300 yen per person (tax incl.) Free for guests of The Busena Terrace |
| Jellyfish net | Yes |
| Lifeguard | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Lockers | Yes |
| Swimming gear rental | Yes |
| Marine activities | Yes |
| Shop | Yes |
| Restroom | Yes |
| Official site | https://www.terrace.co.jp/busena/ |
Busena Beach has lifeguards on duty and a jellyfish net, so adults and children alike can relax and enjoy the water.
Snorkeling, cruises and other activities are plentiful too, which makes it a spot we happily recommend.
[Rentals] ・Swim rings ・Beach volleyball ・Chair boat (reservation required) ・Marine walking ・Super Marble ・Jet ski ・Water skiing *For prices and details, please see here
[Marine activities] ・Boat snorkeling ・Skin diving ・Intro diving ・Fun diving ・Marine walk *For prices and details, please see here
[Cruises] ・Parasailing ・Minna Island snorkeling tour ・Sunset cruise ・Marine Nature ・Sailing cruise ・Planet Cruise ・Fishing programme *For prices and details, please see here
The Highlights
760 m of white sand
The white sand runs for about 760 m and is a lovely sight.
The sand is soft and fine underfoot, and perfectly comfortable to walk on barefoot.
Emerald-green water
The emerald-green water is beautiful and remarkably clear.
White sand and an emerald sea make for a wonderful pairing.
The hotel view from Busena Beach
The Western-style building here is a hotel called THE BUSENA TERRACE, and it is a strikingly elegant piece of architecture.
The resort shuttle bus has real style
The grounds are extensive, so a free shuttle bus runs within the resort — and it looks the part too.
It is a fair walk from Busena Beach to the underwater observatory, so we recommend taking the free resort shuttle.
Showers, restrooms and shops all on site
Showers and restrooms are provided, and both were spotlessly clean.
There is also a shop and an activity reception desk.
A generous range of activities
Marine activities and cruises are well covered, with a wide variety to choose from.
A beautifully kept promenade
The promenade is beautifully maintained and sits well alongside the Western-style Busena hotel buildings.
The resort shuttle also uses the promenade, so do take care.
The view of the beach from the promenade is lovely as well.
YouTube Short
We also made a short video of Busena Beach — do take a look!
Access & Parking
| Access | About 80 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 1808 Kise, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Parking | Yes (paid) Free for hotel guests |
| Restroom | Yes |
Busena Beach has a car park.
Parking is free for hotel guests, while visitors using the Busena Resort facilities pay a fee.
For details, please check the image and map below.
Nearby Information
Activities in Nago
In Nago, marine sports such as snorkeling, diving and SUP in the clear water are hugely popular.
There are plenty of tours beyond marine sports too, so take a look on Viator or GetYourGuide.
The Busena Terrace
The Busena Terrace is a luxury hotel with ocean-view rooms and a pool.
It also has facilities for weddings and receptions, along with plans for wedding and family photo shoots by the poolside or on Busena Beach.
It is our pick for anyone looking to unwind in Okinawa.
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 article introduced Busena Beach.
Busena Beach is genuinely beautiful and well equipped for swimming, making it enjoyable for couples and families alike.
Staying at The Busena Terrace also brings discounts on activities, so why not book a night and make the most of them?
Thank you for reading to the end.
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