Ishikawa Beach sits in Uruma City, in the central part of Okinawa’s main island.
The beach lies inside Ishikawa Park and serves as a place for local residents to relax.
A clean stretch of sand runs for about 300 metres, and with gazebos and other rest areas on hand, it is a good choice if you want to take it slow by the shore.
Ratings for Ishikawa Beach
Ishikawa Beach at a glance
| Swimming season | None in particular |
| Hours | None in particular |
| Jellyfish net | None |
| Lifeguard | None |
| Showers | None |
| Lockers | None |
| Rentals | None |
| Activities | None |
| Shop | None |
| Restroom | Yes |
| Official website | None |
Ishikawa Beach has no jellyfish net and no lifeguard on duty.
Take care of your own safety whenever you go into the water.
Highlights
About 300 metres of sand
Ishikawa Beach is known for roughly 300 metres of fine, soft sand, and it makes for a lovely stretch of shoreline.
Clear water
The water was beautifully clear on our visit.
There is no jellyfish net and no lifeguard, so please take real care if you go in for a swim.
Plenty of places to sit
Several rest areas have been set aside, and we saw people resting on the benches and others out for a walk nearby.
There are restrooms too, though they did not look heavily used.
Please note
Ishikawa Beach has a few rules for visitors.
Have a look at the sign in the photo above and enjoy the beach safely.
Access & Parking
| Access | About 60 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 11 Ishikawa Ishizaki, Uruma City, Okinawa |
| Parking | None |
| Restroom | Yes |
Ishikawa Beach has no dedicated car park, but you can pull over and park along the road.
See the map below for details.
What’s nearby Ishikawa Beach
Ishikawa no Eki
Ishikawa no Eki is a low-key roadside station with restaurants and a home improvement store.
It is aimed at locals rather than tourists, with plenty of places to eat, and visitors can try genuine Okinawan home cooking here.
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?
Ikei Island Onsen AJ Resort Island Ikei
Ikei Island Onsen AJ Resort Island Ikei is a resort hotel on Ikei Island, one of Okinawa’s smaller islands.
Every room has an ocean view, and there is an outdoor pool and hot spring on site.
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 Ishikawa Beach.
The beach is used by local residents as a place to unwind.
There are almost no tourists, so it suits anyone who wants a slow afternoon by the sea.
If you are heading to Uruma City, do stop by Ishikawa Beach.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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