Hamahiga Beach is a beach on Hamahiga 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.
It is man-made, but it is known for blue water and lovely sand.
A few people were swimming on the beach, and others were having a BBQ.
It is never especially busy, so it suits anyone who wants a slow afternoon by the sea.
Ratings for Hamahiga Beach
*Ratings are the subjective view of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in the prefecture
Hamahiga Beach at a glance
| Swimming season | None in particular |
| Hours | None in particular |
| Swimming fee | Free |
| Jellyfish net | None |
| Lifeguard | None |
| Showers | Yes (paid) |
| Lockers | None |
| Swim gear rental | None |
| Activities | None |
| Shop | Yes |
| Restroom | Yes |
| Official website | None |
Hamahiga Beach has no lifeguard and no jellyfish net, so do take real care if you go in for a swim.
There are showers, restrooms and parking.
Hamahiga Beach allows BBQs, so bring your own kit and you can have a beach party.
No permit is needed, but you will have to supply the equipment and the food yourself.
Highlights
Blue water and lovely sand
It is a man-made beach, but the sand is genuinely lovely.
A few people were swimming out in the shallows.
BBQs are allowed
A group was having a BBQ in the shade of the trees on the right of the photo.
No permit appears to be needed, but you must bring your own BBQ equipment and food, and clear everything away yourself afterwards.
Please take your rubbish home with you as well.
Showers on site
There is a charge, but showers, restrooms and parking are all available, which makes the beach easy to use.
Lovely sunsets
The sunset at Hamahiga Beach is beautiful.
Access & Parking
| Access | About 75 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 80-4 Katsuren Hama, Uruma City, Okinawa |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Hamahiga Beach has a car park.
See the map below for details.
What’s nearby Hamahiga Beach
Muruku Beach
Muruku Beach is known for beautifully clear water and fine white sand.
If marine activities are what you are after, Muruku Beach is the better choice.
There is a booking desk for them on site as well.
Activities in Uruma City
Uruma City offers all kinds of marine activities.
You can book diving, snorkeling, SUP and more.
If you would like to enjoy diving or snorkeling, why not see what is available on Viator or GetYourGuide?
Hotel Hamahigashima Resort
Hotel Hamahigashima Resort is a lovely place to stay with ocean views.
Muruku Beach is within walking distance, and there is an outdoor pool looking out to sea.
A rental car is the way to go in Okinawa
A rental car is by far the best way to get around the main island of Okinawa.
Shuri Castle in Naha, the beautiful beaches up north, American Village in Chatan and the rest are scattered all over the island, so having a car lets you explore at your own pace. Buses are infrequent and rarely run to time, so whether or not you have a car makes a real difference to the trip.
Popular seasons book up quickly, so reserve early once your dates are set.
In summary
This article introduced Hamahiga Beach.
Hamahiga Beach is known for blue water and lovely sand, with people swimming and having BBQs.
It is not a place that draws crowds, but it is genuinely beautiful.
Personally, the view of Hamahiga Ohashi Bridge crossing from Henza Island to Hamahiga Island, pictured above, is another favourite.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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