Nishihara Kirakira Beach is a beach in Nishihara Town, in the southern part of Okinawa’s main island.
It draws a crowd every year, and it is known for clear water and white sand.
Beyond swimming there is plenty to do: banana boats, SUP, beach volleyball and more.
Tourists and locals alike can relax here.
Ratings for Nishihara Kirakira Beach
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Nishihara Kirakira Beach at a glance
| Swimming season | April to October |
| Opening hours | 10:00-17:30 |
| Swimming fee | Free |
| Jellyfish net | Yes |
| Lifeguard | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Lockers | Yes |
| Swim gear rental | Yes |
| Activities | Yes |
| Barbecue | Yes |
| Shop | Yes |
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Official website | Official website |
In summer this is a lovely beach that fills up with visitors.
There is plenty to do and plenty to rent, so it works for adults and children alike.
What we liked
Clear, beautiful water
The water is clear and the beach is a really pretty one.
We went in winter, so nobody was in the water, but in summer plenty of visitors and locals come here to swim.
About 550 metres of white sand
The white sand runs for roughly 550 metres and it is lovely.
The area around the beach is set up for walking and exercise too.
You can have a barbecue
Barbecues are possible at Nishihara Kirakira Beach.
They are held at the covered pavilion shown in the photo above.
For details, see Creed Nishihara Marine Park.
Plenty of activities
Nishihara Kirakira Beach has a wide range of activities on offer.
For details, see Creed Nishihara Marine Park.
There is a beach volleyball court too, available for a fee.
Restrooms and plenty of space to sit
Restrooms, showers and rest areas are all provided.
There is a snack bar and vending machines, so you can buy food and drink on the spot.
Notes
There are rules for using Nishihara Kirakira Beach.
Follow them and enjoy your time on the beach.
Getting there and parking
| Access | About 30 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 17 Agarizaki, Nishihara, Nakagami District, Okinawa |
| Parking | Yes (free, about 1,100 spaces) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Nishihara Kirakira Beach has free parking with room for about 1,100 cars.
The car park is large, so you will rarely have to wait for a space.
What else is near Nishihara Kirakira Beach
Marine Plaza Agarihama
Marine Plaza Agarihama has Shimamura, Kanehide and Daiso, along with a photogenic ice cream shop and other stores.
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.
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 Nishihara Kirakira Beach.
The beach is known for about 550 metres of white sand and it draws a great many visitors every year.
With barbecue and marine activity facilities on site, it works for adults and children alike.
If you are heading to Nishihara Town, do go and see Nishihara Kirakira Beach.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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