Nakadomari Beach sits in Onna Village, on the northern half of Okinawa’s main island.
About 600 meters of sand and clear water are what make it worth the trip.
Onna no Eki, where Okinawan vegetables and fruit are sold, is close by, as is Cape Maeda.
Nakadomari Beach is not a place tourists come to, so it is mostly locals walking along the sand and the shore.
There is almost nothing here in the way of facilities, and the beach is left as nature made it.
Ratings for Nakadomari Beach
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Key facts about Nakadomari Beach
| Swimming season | None in particular |
| Hours | None in particular |
| Swimming fee | Free |
| Jellyfish net | None |
| Lifeguard | None |
| Showers | None |
| Lockers | None |
| Swim gear rental | None |
| Rentals | None |
| Activities | None |
| Shop | None |
| Restroom | None |
| Official website | None |
Nakadomari Beach is an unmanaged natural beach, so there are no swimming facilities.
Locals walk here, and in summer local families sometimes bring their children down to play.
Almost no tourists come here, so it suits anyone who wants a slow day on the sand.
The Highlights
About 600 meters of beautiful sand
The long run of sand is lovely.
Because it is a natural beach and nobody clears it, seaweed washes up and darkens the sand in places, but that is part of what a natural beach is.
Clear water
There is moss on the stones and it is hard to tell from a photograph, but the water here is very clear and lovely.
A tidy jetty
Many beaches in Okinawa have a jetty, and Nakadomari Beach is one of them.
You can walk right out to the end of it, and the view from there is lovely too.
A beach sitting quietly off the main road
Nakadomari Beach is on the left in the image above.
Access and parking
| Access | About 70 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 87-2 Nakadomari, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restroom | None |
There is roadside space for about five cars.
It is not a parking area for Nakadomari Beach as such, more a stretch of road set aside for it.
Around Nakadomari Beach
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.
Onna no Eki
Onna no Eki has the Nakayukui Market inside, selling fresh Okinawan vegetables and fruit.
There are restaurants and food stalls too, and it draws everyone from locals to visitors.
Lunch from one of the stalls at Onna no Eki is the thing to do.
Cape Maeda
Cape Maeda is where you will find the Blue Cave, famous for diving and snorkeling.
The Blue Cave is a place for snorkeling and diving, so book before you go.
It is about five minutes by car from Nakadomari Beach to Cape Maeda.
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 Nakadomari Beach.
About 600 meters of sand and clear water are what make Nakadomari Beach worth the trip.
It is not a place tourists come to, so it is mostly locals walking along the sand and the shore.
As a natural beach to sit on and let the time pass, it is a fine choice.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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