In this article, we introduce 25 recommended beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Okinawa Prefecture is made up of many islands, including Okinawa’s main island, Ishigaki, Miyako and the Kerama Islands.
Here are 25 recommended beaches hand-picked by the Okinawa Bookmark editor, who has reviewed more than 100 beaches in Okinawa.
Beaches on Okinawa’s Main Island
Zanpa Beach
Zanpa Beach is a beach in Yomitan Village in the central part of Okinawa’s main island.
With white sand and blue sea, it is a classic Okinawan resort beach and a popular spot that draws many visitors every year.
It has good swimming facilities, and besides swimming there are plenty of activities.
You can try banana boats, snorkeling, wakeboarding and more, and there are good showers and changing rooms.
| Access | About 60 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 1933 Uza, Yomitan Village, Nakagami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Sunmarina Beach
Sunmarina Beach is a beach in Onna Village in the northern part of Okinawa’s main island.
It has about 400 m of beautiful sand and plenty of activities such as the Mega Zip.
The Sheraton is right next to the beach, which gives the whole place the feel of a proper resort.
The facilities are good too, from parasol rental to MegaZIP, and the activities work for children and adults alike.
It was a while ago, but the sea zipline was even featured on the Japanese TV show “Ariyoshi no Fuyuyasumi”, so it is a really fun activity.
| Access | About 65 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 66-1 Fuchaku, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Yes (paid) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Kouri Beach
Kouri Beach is a beach on Kouri Island, an outlying island of Nakijin Village in the northern part of Okinawa’s main island.
It is an outlying island, but a bridge connects it to the main island, so you can drive there.
Blue water, white sand, and a view of Kouri Ohashi Bridge make it a genuinely lovely place.
It is one of the popular beaches that draw crowds in summer — somewhere you can spend an unhurried afternoon on the sand, or swim and try marine activities.
| Access | About 100 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Kouri, Nakijin Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Tropical Beach
Tropical Beach is a man-made beach in Ginowan City in the central part of Okinawa’s main island.
It is a man-made beach, but the clean white sand, blue water and well-kept facilities make it a genuinely appealing place.
Large numbers of locals and visitors come here every year, and people in Okinawa call it “Tropi” for short.
Its facilities are excellent, with BBQ, marine activities, showers and lockers, so it is a place where both adults and kids can have fun.
| Access | About 30 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 4-2-1 Mashiki, Ginowan City, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Manza Beach
Manza Beach is a beach in Onna Village in the northern part of Okinawa’s main island.
What defines it is emerald water and clean white sand.
There is a wide choice of activities, so it works for adults and small children alike.
With Manzamo and resort hotels nearby, it offers a classic Okinawan resort experience.
| Access | About 70 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 2260 Seragaki, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Yes (paid) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Churasun Beach (Tomigusuku City)
Churasun Beach is a beach in Tomigusuku City in the southern part of Okinawa’s main island.
It is a man-made beach with about 700 meters of sand, and that long stretch is its defining feature.
The facilities are well set up, so you can swim and try water activities.
It also has plenty of facilities, including a barbecue area, a cafe and a basketball court.
It is about 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport, and it draws large crowds every year.
| Access | About 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 5-1 Toyosaki, Tomigusuku City, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Yes (paid) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Sesoko Beach (Sesoko Island, Okinawa)
Sesoko Beach is a beach on Sesoko Island, an outlying island of Motobu Town in the northern part of Okinawa’s main island.
Sesoko Island is an outlying island, but the Sesoko Bridge connects it to Okinawa’s main island, so you can drive there.
Its water is so clear it takes your breath away in person, and the sand is beautiful too. With Hilton Okinawa Sesoko Resort nearby, it is also a popular sightseeing spot.
The swimming facilities are well kept, snorkeling and other activities are all on offer, and it is a popular beach that adults and children alike can enjoy.
A beautiful beach, a resort atmosphere, and marine activities all in one place — it is a genuinely indulgent spot.
| Access | About 100 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 5583-1 Sesoko, Motobu Town, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Yes (paid) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Emerald Beach (Motobu, Okinawa)
Emerald Beach is a beach in Motobu Town in the northern part of Okinawa’s main island.
It is a beautiful beach known for its clear water and lovely white sand.
The view of Ie Island from Emerald Beach is genuinely beautiful, too.
Emerald Beach is part of Ocean Expo Park, and the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is close by, which makes this a spot large numbers of visitors come to every year.
The swimming facilities are well kept, and it is a popular beach that adults and children alike can enjoy.
| Access | About 100 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 424 Ishikawa, Motobu Town, Kunigami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Nirai Beach
Nirai Beach sits in Yomitan Village, in the central part of Okinawa’s main island.
This beach has a real resort feel, with naturally soft sand and blue water as its main draw.
The shallows teem with sea life and there is plenty of coral and Ryukyu limestone, so you can take in the kind of nature Okinawa is known for.
It has good swimming facilities, plus snorkeling and other activities and a pool, making it a popular spot where both adults and kids can have fun.
| Access | About 60 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 600 Gima, Yomitan Village, Nakagami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Available (free) A paid lot is available when the free one is full |
| Restroom | Yes |
Azama Sun Sun Beach
Azama Sun Sun Beach is a beach in Nanjo City, in the southern part of Okinawa’s main island.
This beach draws many visitors every year; the water is very clear and the long stretch of white sand is beautiful.
Beyond swimming there is plenty to do, from banana boats and snorkelling to wakeboarding, and facilities such as showers and changing rooms are well provided.
With hotels and restaurants nearby, it is a beach where everyone from watersports fans to families with young children can relax.
| Access | About 45 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 1141-3 Chinen Azama, Nanjo City, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Yes (paid: 500 yen) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Ikei Beach
Ikei Beach is a beach on Ikei Island, a small island in Uruma City in the central part of Okinawa’s main island.
It is an island, but a bridge connects it to the mainland, so you can simply drive there.
Ikei Beach is a beautiful beach known for its clear water and white sand.
There is a good range of marine activities on offer too, from jet skis to island tours around Ikei and snorkeling.
There is an admission fee, so please check before you go.
| Access | About 80 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 405 Yonashiro Ikei, Uruma City, Okinawa |
| Facility fee | Adults: 400 yen Children: 300 yen |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Available (paid, included in the facility fee) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Araha Beach
Araha Beach is a beach in Chatan Town in the central part of Okinawa’s main island.
It is known for its sand that stretches about 600 m, and many visitors come every year.
It is also loved by locals, who walk the promenade along the beach, and many children play in Araha Park.
Araha Beach has good swimming facilities, so you can enjoy activities as well as swimming.
It is a great choice if you want to make the most of Okinawa’s sea.
| Access | About 45 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 2-21 Chatan, Chatan, Nakagami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Nashiro Beach
Nashiro Beach is a beach in Itoman City in the southern part of Okinawa’s main island.
It is almost a private beach for Ryukyu Hotel & Resort, and it is very well kept.
The swimming area is enclosed by a safety net, so both adults and kids can swim with peace of mind.
Ryukyu Hotel & Resort next to the beach also has pools, so guests can enjoy both the pools and the sea.
| Access | About 25 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 963 Nashiro, Itoman City, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Yes |
| Restroom | Yes |
Okuma Beach
Okuma Beach is a beach in Kunigami Village in the northern part of Okinawa’s main island.
With clear water and beautiful sand, it is a place where you can enjoy a real Okinawan resort feel.
There is a US military facility nearby, which gives it a slightly foreign atmosphere.
It is a great choice if you want to enjoy Okinawa’s beautiful nature.
| Access | About 120 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 913 Kunigami, Kunigami Village, Okinawa |
| Admission | Adults 1,500 yen, children 1,000 yen *Free for guests of Okuma Private Beach & Resort |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Yes |
| Restroom | Yes |
KIN Sunrise Beach
KIN Sunrise Beach is a beach in Kin Town in the northern part of Okinawa’s main island.
KIN Sunrise Beach is a beautiful beach known for its sand that stretches about 800 m and its clear water.
You can also enjoy activities such as banana boats, as well as barbecues, on the beach.
A jellyfish net and lifeguards are in place, so everyone from adults to children can play safely.
| Access | About 80 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 1089-4 Kin, Kin Town, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Beaches on Ishigaki and Taketomi
Kabira Bay
Kabira Bay is defined by its clear water, beautiful sand, and the view from the Kabira Park observation deck.
One thing to note: swimming is prohibited at Kabira Bay, so you cannot go in the water.
For those who want to see the coral and tropical fish, glass-bottom boat tours and other activities are available, and they are well worth doing.
It is also well known as a sightseeing spot, and draws a steady stream of visitors.
| Access | About 35 minutes by car from Ishigaki Airport |
| Address | Kabira, Ishigaki City, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Available (both paid and free) Paid: 200 yen for the first hour 100 yen for each additional 60 minutes |
| Restroom | Yes |
Maesato Beach
Maesato Beach sits within the grounds of the ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort, and draws a steady stream of visitors.
Clear water, good sand, and a full range of swimming facilities and marine activities make it a proper resort beach.
Entry and parking are both free even if you are not staying at the ANA InterContinental Ishigaki Resort.
| Access | About 15 minutes by car from Ishigaki Airport |
| Address | Maezato, Ishigaki City, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Free *Hotel guests and beach visitors alike Parking is free for both |
| Restroom | Yes |
Fusaki Beach
Fusaki Beach sits within the grounds of Fusaki Beach Resort Hotel & Villas, and draws a steady stream of visitors.
Clear water and beautiful sand define it, and with plenty of activities and a pool as well, it is a proper resort beach.
It is especially popular in the evening, and plenty of people seem to come for the sunset.
| Access | About 30 minutes by car from Ishigaki Airport |
| Address | 1625 Arakawa, Ishigaki City, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Hotel guests: free Non-guests: paid (500 yen per hour) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Yonehara Beach
Yonehara Beach is a popular snorkeling spot, where you can take in coral, clownfish, and the clarity of the water.
Plenty of visitors come here, and every year many make the trip specifically to snorkel at this beautiful beach.
| Access | About 20 minutes by car from Ishigaki Airport |
| Address | 644 Fukai, Ishigaki City, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Available (both paid and free) Free parking lot (room for about 5–8 cars) Paid parking lot: 500 yen (room for about 60 cars) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Kondoi Beach
Kondoi Beach is a beach on the small island of Taketomi.
Kondoi Beach is known for its exceptionally clear water and beautiful sand.
Okinawa has no shortage of beautiful beaches, but this one stands head and shoulders above the rest.
With showers, restrooms and activities all on site, it draws large crowds through the summer season.
| Access: Ishigaki Port → Taketomi Port | Adults: 790 yen one-way, 1,520 yen round trip Children: 410 yen one-way, 790 yen round trip Disability discount: 490 yen one-way, 980 yen round trip |
| Access: Taketomi Port → Kondoi Beach | Bus: about 5 min Bicycle: about 15 min On foot: about 30 min |
| Address | Taketomi, Taketomi Town, Yaeyama District, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Activities | Yes |
| Bicycle parking | Yes |
| Restroom | Yes |
Beaches on Miyako Island
Yonaha Maehama Beach
Yonaha Maehama Beach is a beach on Miyako Island in Okinawa.
Okinawa’s blue sea and white sand come together in a superb view: that is Yonaha Maehama Beach.
This paradise-like beach is loved by everyone from locals to tourists.
It is breathtakingly beautiful, with very clear water, and you can snorkel here too.
| Access | About 15 minutes by car from Miyako Airport |
| Address | 1199-1 Yonaha, Shimoji, Miyakojima City, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Admission | 100 yen |
| Parking | Available (about 30 spaces) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Painagama Beach
Painagama Beach is a beach on Miyako Island in Okinawa.
Just a few minutes’ walk from downtown Miyako, Painagama Beach offers calm white sand and crystal-clear blue water.
Loved by locals, this beautiful beach offers visitors a peaceful escape from the bustle of town.
With its natural beauty and tranquility, Painagama Beach is a special place where you can feel all the charm of Miyako.
| Access | About 15 minutes by car from Miyako Airport |
| Address | 338-3 Shimozato, Hirara, Miyakojima City, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Available (about 20 spaces) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Sunayama Beach
Sunayama Beach is a beach on Miyako Island in Okinawa.
Sunayama Beach on Miyako Island is a hidden gem full of natural charm.
Known for its beautiful cobalt-blue sea and powder-white sand dune, it is an ideal spot for photographers and nature lovers.
Its easy access, about 4 km from downtown Miyako, is one reason it is loved by locals and tourists alike.
| Access | About 20 minutes by car from Miyako Airport |
| Address | Nikadori, Hirara, Miyakojima City, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Available (about 24 spaces) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Beaches in the Kerama Islands
Furuzamami Beach
Furuzamami Beach is a beach on Zamami Island in the Kerama Islands, Okinawa Prefecture.
Furuzamami Beach stands out even in Okinawa for its beauty, and for lovers of snorkeling and other marine sports it is nothing short of paradise.
The crystal-clear blue sea, the white sand, and the colorful underwater world of marine life are simply breathtaking.
You can reach Zamami Island by boat from Tomarin, the port in Tomari, Naha City.
| Access | Naha Airport to Tomarin: about 20 minutes Tomarin to Zamami Island: about 50-120 minutes |
| Address | Zamami 1743, Zamami Village, Shimajiri District, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Available (about 10 spaces) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Aharen Beach
Aharen Beach is a beach on Tokashiki Island in Okinawa’s Kerama Islands.
Just hearing the name Aharen Beach is enough to lift your spirits.
This beautiful beach in the Kerama Islands is known for its pure white sand that stretches about 800 m and its breathtaking Kerama Blue sea.
As Tokashiki Island’s signature beach, it is loved by many tourists and locals.
You can swim at Aharen Beach all year round, and its facilities are excellent.
As well as restrooms and showers, there is a wide range of rental gear, so you can count on a comfortable day at the beach.
There are also events such as the beach-opening festival and all kinds of marine activities, making for an unforgettable visit.
| Access | Naha Airport to Tomarin: about 20 minutes Tomarin to Tokashiki Village: about 40-70 minutes |
| Address | Aharen, Tokashiki Village, Okinawa |
| Activities | Yes |
| Parking | Available (about 30 spaces) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Activities in Okinawa
Okinawa has many beautiful beaches where you can try all kinds of marine activities.
If you want to try diving, snorkeling, SUP and more, why not check out the activities on Viator or GetYourGuide?
In summary
In this article, we introduced 25 recommended beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Okinawa Prefecture has many islands, including the main island, Ishigaki, Miyako and the Kerama Islands, and countless beautiful beaches.
We hope this article helps you choose a beach.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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