Moon Beach sits in Onna Village, on the northern half of Okinawa’s main island.
This is a resort beach defined by three things: a setting wrapped in beautiful nature, clean white sand, and clear water.
The Moon Beach Museum Resort is built around the crescent-shaped natural beach, so it functions as the hotel’s private beach.
The swimming facilities are properly set up, and there is a long list of water sports.
With a jellyfish net and lifeguards in place, it is a resort beach that works for adults and children alike.
Ratings for Moon Beach
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Key facts about Moon Beach
| Swimming season | 8:30-17:00 (varies by season) |
| Open season | Open year-round |
| Admission | Adults: 1,000 yen Ages 3 to elementary school: 500 yen Under 3: free *Free for hotel guests |
| Jellyfish net | Yes |
| Lifeguard | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Lockers | Yes |
| Swim gear rental | Yes |
| Water sports | Yes |
| Shop | Yes |
| Restroom | Yes |
| Official website | The Moon Beach Museum Resort |
Moon Beach is run by The Moon Beach Museum Resort, so the facilities are kept in good order and there is plenty on offer in the way of rentals and activities.
For rentals and activities, see The Moon Beach Museum Resort.
The Highlights
A proper resort atmosphere
Moon Beach has all three of the things people picture when they picture a resort: a beautiful beach, a resort hotel, and greenery all around.
The pale blue and white parasols only add to it.
Clear water
The water here is remarkably clear.
Among all the beaches on Okinawa’s main island, this one stands out for clarity.
Beautiful sand
The sand is properly looked after and genuinely lovely.
It is soft enough that walking barefoot is no trouble at all.
A beautiful sunset
The sunset here is lovely too.
There is a pool
The pool at Moon Beach looks straight out over the ocean, which makes it a rather luxurious place to be.
There are parasols around the pool, and people were resting under them.
Well equipped
Showers, lockers, and restrooms are all here.
Plenty of rentals and activities
Moon Beach has jet skis, water skiing, diving, and a good deal more.
For rentals and activities, see The Moon Beach Museum Resort.
Lunch and dinner
You can have lunch or dinner at Moon Beach with the ocean in front of you.
Hotel guests, of course, but anyone else can come in as well.
Access and parking
| Access | About 65 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 1203 Maegesuku, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Admission | Adults: 1,000 yen Ages 3 to elementary school: 500 yen Under 3: free *Free for hotel guests |
| Parking | Yes (visitors: 1,000 yen) (hotel guests: 500 yen) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Moon Beach has paid parking.
The rates are as follows.
- Visitors: 1,000 yen
- Hotel guests: 500 yen per day
For the exact location of the parking, see the map below.
Around Moon Beach
The Moon Beach Museum Resort
The Moon Beach Museum Resort is a resort hotel surrounded by beautiful nature and the beach itself.
Its website carries the line “the resort closest to nature”, and the setting lives up to it.
Things to do in Onna Village
Onna Village has a great deal to do on the water.
You can book diving, snorkeling, SUP, and more.
If diving or snorkeling appeals, it is worth seeing what is on offer in Onna Village.
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 Moon Beach.
Moon Beach works almost as a private beach, and it is a beautiful place to get the feel of an Okinawan resort.
With rentals, water sports, and the rest of the facilities all in place, it works for children and adults alike.
It suits anyone who wants the atmosphere of a proper Okinawan resort.
If you are heading to Onna Village, make time for Moon Beach.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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