Diamond Beach sits in Onna Village, on the northern half of Okinawa’s main island.
What defines it is a beautiful rocky shore and very clear water. It is less a place to swim than a place to look out at from a cafe.
There are cafes and hotels around Diamond Beach, so you can take in the view over lunch or afternoon tea.
Ratings for Diamond Beach
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Key facts about Diamond Beach
| Swimming season | None in particular |
| Open season | None in particular |
| Swimming fee | Free |
| Jellyfish net | None |
| Lifeguard | None |
| Showers | None |
| Lockers | None |
| Swim gear rental | None |
| Water sports | None |
| Shop | None |
| Restroom | None |
| Official website | None |
Diamond Beach has no swimming facilities at all, so it is not a beach for going in the water.
A few people were out on the sand, but nobody was swimming.
If swimming is what you want, one of the other beaches in Onna Village is the better choice.
The Highlights
Clear water
The water here is clear and lovely.
Beautiful sand
It is not a wide beach, but the sand carries on alongside Diamond Beach.
Snorkeling too
Diamond Beach is also well known for snorkeling and diving.
There is diving and snorkeling to be had all around Onna Village, so it is worth a look on Viator or GetYourGuide.
A beautiful rocky shore
The rocks along the shore are lovely, and they are the real draw.
It is hard to tell from a photograph, but each of them is enormous, and standing among them you feel the scale of the place.
A fine view
The view from Diamond Beach is lovely.
The stretch of northern Okinawa you can see from the shore is a personal favorite of mine.
Access and parking
| Access | About 75 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Seragaki, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Parking | Yes (near Nakayukui Observatory) |
| Restroom | None |
Diamond Beach has no parking of its own, but there is free parking at Nakayukui Observatory nearby.
You can leave the car there.
Around Diamond Beach
Things to do in Onna Village
Diving, snorkeling, SUP, and more can all be booked.
If any of that appeals, it is worth seeing what is on offer in Onna Village.
Oriental Hills Okinawa
Every room at Oriental Hills Okinawa has a private pool, and the ocean views over Onna Village come with it.
The rooms are generous in size, and the whole place is built for a resort stay in Okinawa.
It is not cheap, but it suits anyone who wants the resort feeling done properly.
Rental cars in Okinawa
A rental car is by far the best way to get around the main island of Okinawa.
The places worth seeing are scattered across the island, from Shuri Castle in Naha to the beautiful beaches of the north and American Village in Chatan, and with a car you can take them at your own pace. Buses are infrequent and do not always run on time, so having a car or not 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.
In summary
This article looked at Diamond Beach.
What makes Diamond Beach worth the trip is the rocky shore and the clarity of the water.
There are no swimming facilities, so rather than going in, settle into one of the cafes nearby and enjoy the view.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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