Tiger Beach sits in Onna Village, on the northern half of Okinawa’s main island.
Clear water and a wide, long stretch of sand make it a lovely beach.
Resort hotels line the shore around Tiger Beach, which gives it a real resort feel.
The swimming facilities are properly set up too, so it works for adults and small children alike.
Ratings for Tiger Beach
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Key facts about Tiger Beach
| Swimming season | April to October |
| Hours | [April-June, October] 8:30-18:00 [July-September] 8:00-18:30 [November-March] 9:00-17:00 *Hours vary by season. |
| Swimming fee | Free |
| Jellyfish net | Yes |
| Lifeguard | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Lockers | Yes |
| Swim gear rental | Yes |
| Rentals | Yes |
| Activities | Yes |
| Shop | Yes |
| Restroom | Yes |
| Official website | Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort |
Tiger Beach is well set up, with rentals and water sports that work for adults and children alike.
For rentals and activities, see the Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort website.
The Highlights
Wide, long, and lovely sand
Tiger Beach runs into Fuchaku Beach, making a single stretch of about 600 meters.
The Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort looks after it, so the beach is in good condition year after year.
Clear water
The water here is remarkably clear.
A photograph gets some of it across, but in person it looks better still.
Well equipped
There are showers, restrooms, and the rest.
There are lifeguards too, so adults and children alike can swim with confidence.
Snorkeling and other water sports
You can snorkel, paddle a SUP board, and more at Tiger Beach.
There is diving and snorkeling to be had all around Onna Village, so it is worth a look on Viator or GetYourGuide.
A beautiful sunset
The sunset at Tiger Beach is lovely.
The blue of the morning is fine, but the evening light is something else.
A YouTube Short of Fuchaku Beach, next to Tiger Beach
Here is a YouTube Short of Fuchaku Beach, right next to Tiger Beach. Take a look.
Access and Parking
| Access | About 70 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 1550-1 Fuchaku, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Parking | Yes (paid: 500 yen) |
| Restroom | Yes |
For Tiger Beach you can park at the Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort.
For the location and other details, see the map below.
Around Tiger Beach
Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort
The Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort is a resort hotel right next to Tiger Beach.
Every room has an ocean view.
The facilities inside feel like a proper resort too, with a pool the children can use and a chapel, all in a space built for taking it slowly.
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 Tiger Beach.
Most people on Tiger Beach are staying at the Hotel Monterey Okinawa Spa & Resort, but anyone can come in.
There is swimming, of course, and water sports besides, so it works for adults and children alike.
If you are heading to Onna Village, Tiger Beach is well worth the trip.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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