This guide covers every beach in Nakijin Village.
Nakijin Village lies on the northern part of Okinawa’s main island, and it is known for having some of the finest beaches on the island.
Kouri Beach and Nagahama Beach on Kouri Island are among the best known.
Nakijin has everything from popular, well-known beaches that draw crowds to quiet local finds.
Below are eleven beaches in Nakijin Village.
- Kouri Beach
- Nagahama Beach
- Tinu Beach
- Akabaka Beach
- Sonmin no Hama
- Uppama Beach
- Tokei Beach
- Oyadomari Coast (Ichanda Beach)
- Peace Beach
- Chigunu Beach
- Sakiyama Beach
That is eleven beaches in all.
Kouri Beach
Kouri Beach is a beach on Kouri Island, a small island off Nakijin Village.
It is an outlying island, but a bridge connects it to the main island, so you can drive there.
Blue water, white sand, and a view of Kouri Ohashi Bridge make it a genuinely lovely place.
It is one of the popular beaches that draw crowds in summer — somewhere you can spend an unhurried afternoon on the sand, or swim and try marine activities.
| Access | About 100 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Kouri, Nakijin Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Available (free) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Nagahama Beach
Nagahama Beach is a natural beach in Nakijin Village.
Roughly 300 meters of beautiful sand and nature left as it is are what define it.
It is not a busy place, which makes it a good choice if you want unhurried time on the sand.
There is no safety net and no lifeguard on duty, so take care when you go into the water.
| Access | About 80 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 744 Shoshi, Nakijin Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | No |
| Parking | Yes (free, about 10 spaces) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Tinu Beach
Tinu Beach is a beach on Kouri Island, a small island off Nakijin Village.
It is an outlying island, but a bridge connects it to the main island, so you can drive there.
Tinu Beach is well known for Heart Rock, a heart-shaped rock formation, and it draws a steady stream of visitors.
Some people do go in the water here, but there is no shower room, so it is better thought of as a place to take in the view than to swim.
It also became more widely known after being used as a filming location for a JAL commercial featuring the idol group Arashi.
| Access | About 100 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Kouri, Nakijin Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | No |
| Parking | Yes (both paid and free) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Akabaka Beach
Akabaka Beach is a beach in Nakijin Village.
Clear water and beautiful sand are what define it.
The clarity and color of the water stand out even against other beaches in Okinawa.
Akabaka Beach is known as a filming location for the Korean group TWICE — the video for “Dance the night away” was shot here.
The NHK morning drama “Chimudondon” also appears to have filmed on location at Akabaka Beach.
It is not a place that draws crowds, which makes it a good choice if you want unhurried time on the sand.
| Access | About 100 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Shoshi, Nakijin Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | No |
| Parking | Yes (free, about 5 spaces) |
| Restrooms | No |
Sonmin no Hama
Sonmin no Hama is a beach in Nakijin Village, on the northern part of Okinawa’s main island.
Clear water and beautiful sand are what define this beach.
Because it is a man-made beach the water stays shallow and the waves are calm, so swimming here is relatively safe.
Even in the summer season it is not especially busy — almost everyone was a local family, and there were hardly any tourists.
It is a beach that families take to.
| Access | About 100 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Nakasone, Nakijin Village, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Available (free) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Uppama Beach
Uppama Beach is a beach in Nakijin Village.
Roughly 2 km of white sand and clear water are what define it.
There is a hotel along the shore, and for a fee you can use its ocean-view pool as well.
It is not a busy place, which makes it a good choice if you want to take in a beautiful beach at your own pace.
| Access | About 90 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 1069 Unten, Nakijin Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Yes (paid) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Tokei Beach
Tokei Beach is a beach on Kouri Island, a small island off Nakijin Village.
It is an outlying island, but a bridge connects it to the main island, so you can drive there.
Tokei Beach is a natural beach where you can take in the wilder side of Okinawa.
Clear water, beautiful sand, and large natural limestone formations are what make it appealing.
Snorkeling is possible here, and although numbers are small, you will find people in the water with a mask on.
| Access | About 100 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Nakijin Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | No |
| Parking | Yes (both paid and free) |
| Restrooms | No |
Oyadomari Coast (Ichanda Beach)
Oyadomari Coast (Ichanda Beach) is a beach in Nakijin Village.
Roughly 500 meters of white sand and clear water define it, and there is a café along the shore where you can sit and look out over the beach.
Hardly any tourists come here — very much a local find.
| Access | About 90 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Imadomari, Nakijin Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | No |
| Parking | Available (free) |
| Restrooms | No |
Peace Beach
Peace Beach is a beach on Kouri Island, a small island off Nakijin Village.
It is an outlying island, but a bridge connects it to the main island, so you can drive there.
Peace Beach is a natural beach whose great appeal is its exceptionally clear water.
Few tourists come here, so it is somewhere you can spend unhurried time on the sand.
There are no swimming facilities, so take real care if you go into the water.
| Access | About 100 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Nakijin Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Yes (both paid and free) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Chigunu Beach
Chigunu Beach is a beach on Kouri Island, a small island off Nakijin Village.
It is an outlying island, but a bridge connects it to the main island, so you can drive there.
Chigunu Beach is a small, unspoiled natural beach.
It is home to the Cave of Beginnings, a sacred site from Ryukyuan mythology, and some people come specifically for that.
The beach itself is very small, so go with photographs at the Cave of Beginnings in mind rather than swimming.
| Access | About 100 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Nakijin Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | No |
| Parking | No (there is free parking near Kouri Beach) |
| Restrooms | No |
Sakiyama Beach (Usabama)
Sakiyama Beach (Usabama) is a beach in Nakijin Village.
It is also known as a snorkeling and diving spot.
There are almost never any people on the beach, which gives it the feel of a private one.
There is an open space rather than a proper parking lot, and the road is narrow, so if you are not a confident driver another beach may suit you better.
| Access | About 80 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Sakiyama, Nakijin Village, Okinawa |
| Activities | No |
| Parking | Yes (about 3 spaces) |
| Restrooms | No |
Recommended Activities in Nakijin Village
Snorkeling, Diving, and SUP Are All Possible
Nakijin Village has a range of marine activities on offer.
Diving, snorkeling, SUP, and more can all be booked.
If you would like to enjoy diving or snorkeling, why not see what is available on Viator or GetYourGuide?
Nagahama Beach Resort KANON
Nagahama Beach Resort KANON is a luxury resort where every room has an ocean view.
Each room is built around natural wood, giving it a genuinely relaxing feel.
JUNGLIA OKINAWA
JUNGLIA OKINAWA is a theme park in Nakijin Village that opened on July 25, 2025.
The site covers roughly 60 hectares, with attractions built around the wild nature of Yanbaru and a spa looking out over a remarkable view.
It is about an hour and a half by car from Naha Airport, which makes it easy to work into a day of beach-hopping in Nakijin Village.
If you want more than just the sea on your trip, it is well worth a visit.
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
Churaumi Aquarium needs little introduction — it draws large numbers of visitors and locals alike every year.
Its enormous main tank, among the largest in the world, holds whale sharks and schools of manta rays, and there is a great deal more of Okinawa’s marine life to see besides.
A Rental Car Is the Way to Go in Okinawa
A rental car is by far the best way to get around Okinawa’s main island.
Shuri Castle in Naha, the beautiful beaches of the north, American Village in Chatan — the places worth seeing are spread across the island, so having a car lets you explore at your own pace. Buses are infrequent and do not always run to time, so a car makes a real difference to how much you can fit in.
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.
In Closing
This guide has covered the beaches of Nakijin Village.
Nakijin has resort beaches that draw crowds, popular snorkeling spots, and quiet local finds alike.
For swimming, Kouri Beach is the one we would suggest.
For snorkeling, Kouri Beach, Peace Beach, and Nagahama Beach are the popular choices.
Each beach has its own character, and every one of them is beautiful.
When you visit Nakijin Village, be sure to make time for the beaches.
I hope this guide has been of some use.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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