Nago Citizen Beach is located in Nago, in the northern part of Okinawa’s main island.
It is a natural beach known for exceptionally clear water and roughly 1,500 m of unbroken sand.
Kise Beach, Kouki Beach and Nago Citizen Beach all run into one another, and we could not make out any clear boundary between them.
There are no rentals or activities at Nago Citizen Beach itself.
Neighbouring Kise Beach and Kouki Beach do have facilities, so if you want to swim you can simply walk over.
Nago Citizen Beach Ratings
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Nago Citizen Beach Essentials
| Swimming season | None in particular |
| Hours | None in particular |
| Swimming fee | Free |
| Jellyfish net | None |
| Lifeguard | None |
| Showers | None |
| Lockers | None |
| Rentals | None |
| Activities | None |
| Shop | None |
| Restroom | None (restrooms at neighbouring Kouki Beach) |
| Official site | None |
Nago Citizen Beach has neither a jellyfish net nor lifeguards on duty.
If you do go in the water, please take plenty of care.
When we visited, families with children were enjoying the shallows.
Highlights
Exceptionally clear water
The water is beautifully clear.
There were families with young children enjoying the shallows too.
About 1,500 m of beautiful sand
The sand runs a long way — roughly 1,500 m in all.
That figure covers Nago Citizen Beach, Kouki Beach and Kise Beach together, but the stretch of beautiful shoreline is continuous.
Because the sand runs straight on from Nago Citizen Beach into Kouki Beach, we could not tell where one ended and the other began.
Both are lovely, and you can walk between them.
Surrounded by greenery
The area around Nago Citizen Beach is lush with greenery.
There is also an information board for Okinawa Kaigan Quasi-National Park, which is worth a read.
It carries details about the area around the beach.
Points to note
Nago Citizen Beach is managed by Nago City Hall.
Please follow the posted rules when using it.
Access & Parking
| Access | About 90 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Kouki, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restroom | None (restrooms at neighbouring Kouki Beach) |
Nago Citizen Beach has a free car park with space for around 20 cars.
As shown on the map below, a sign reads “Nago Citizen Beach”, so it is easy to spot.
Around Nago Citizen Beach
Kouki Beach
Kouki Beach sits right next to Nago Citizen Beach and is a genuinely lovely stretch of shore.
It is well equipped, with showers and lockers available for a fee.
Barbecues and camping are also allowed here, so it is our pick if a barbecue is on the agenda.
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.
Best Western Okinawa Kouki Beach
Best Western Okinawa Kouki Beach is a hotel where every room has an ocean view.
It stands right on the Kouki Beach shoreline, so a beautiful beach opens up directly in front of the hotel.
It is our pick for anyone wanting an ocean view and a taste of the Okinawan atmosphere.
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 Nago Citizen Beach.
It is a natural beach known for exceptionally clear water and roughly 1,500 m of unbroken sand.
Nago Citizen Beach has no swimming facilities of its own, but neighbouring Kouki Beach is equipped with restrooms, showers and more.
This is a beach for anyone who wants to slow down and spend an unhurried stretch of time on the sand.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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