Nakagusuku Mall Beach is a beach in Nakagusuku Village, in the central part of Okinawa’s main island.
Few tourists come here; it is a local beach where people from the area swim.
Its calling cards are roughly a kilometre of shoreline and a mermaid statue.
There is no safety net and no lifeguard, so take care if you go in the water.
Ratings for Nakagusuku Mall Beach
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Nakagusuku Mall Beach at a glance
| Swimming season | No set hours |
| Opening hours | No set hours |
| Jellyfish net | None |
| Lifeguard | None |
| Showers | Yes |
| Lockers | None |
| Rental | None |
| Activities | None |
| Shop | Yes |
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Official website | None |
This beach is not set up with full swimming facilities.
There is no safety net and no lifeguard either, so take care in the water.
What we liked
A long beach of about one kilometre
The sand runs for roughly a kilometre and it is lovely.
You will find people swimming and people simply sitting and watching the sea.
Clear water
The water is clear and the beach is a pretty one.
The mermaid statue
If this beach is known for one thing, it is the mermaid statue.
Plenty of people were having their photo taken with her.
You can have a barbecue
Barbecues are possible on the beach terrace.
For bookings and details, see this page.
There are restrooms and showers
Restrooms and showers are available for a fee.
There are benches and places to sit
Benches are set out in the shade along the shore, and people were relaxing there.
Getting there and parking
| Access | About 45 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Kuba, Nakagusuku, Okinawa |
| Parking | Yes (use the Nakagusuku Mall car park, free) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Nakagusuku Mall Beach has no car park of its own.
You can park at the Nakagusuku Mall shopping centre and walk to the beach from there.
Do some shopping at the mall and take in the beach while you are there.
See the map below for details.
What else is near Nakagusuku Mall Beach
Activities in Okinawa
Okinawa’s main island offers snorkelling, diving, SUP and plenty more.
You can book through GetYourGuide or Viator, so take a look.
EM Wellness Resort
EM Wellness Resort sits on high ground in Kitanakagusuku Village, Okinawa, and takes fermentation as its theme.
With the East China Sea on one side and the Pacific on the other, it serves fermented and organic food and has a spa and sauna.
The chemical-free guest rooms and large baths are part of the appeal, and the stay is built around resetting body and mind.
There is a cafe, a shop and workshop space on site, and the idea of taking your health home with you has made it a popular, distinctly Okinawan resort.
Nakagusuku Mall
Nakagusuku Mall has a Kanehide supermarket, a furniture store, cafes and more.
The cafe holds live events, so if that appeals, take a look here.
A rental car is the way to go in Okinawa
For sightseeing on Okinawa’s main island, a rental car is by far the best option.
Shuri Castle in Naha, the beautiful beaches up north, American Village in Chatan – the places worth seeing are scattered across the island, and having a car lets you explore at your own pace. Buses are infrequent and rarely run on time, so having a car makes a real difference to the trip.
Cars book up quickly in peak season, so reserve as soon as your dates are set.
Summary
Here we covered Nakagusuku Mall Beach, the beach behind Nakagusuku Mall.
Few tourists come here; it is a local beach where people from the area swim.
It suits anyone who wants a quiet stretch of time by the sea.
If you are heading to Nakagusuku Village, do stop by.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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