Hanashiro Beach is a beach in Yaese Town, in the south of Okinawa’s main island.
It is a little-known beach where you can snorkel, camp, and have a barbecue.
The waves here are relatively calm, and you can see plenty of fish in the shallows.
Tourists hardly ever come here, so it is a good choice if you want to spend an unhurried afternoon on the sand.
Hanashiro Beach Ratings
Hanashiro Beach Essentials
| Swimming season | No set hours |
| Opening hours | No set hours |
| Jellyfish net | None |
| Lifeguard | None |
| Showers | Yes |
| Lockers | None |
| Rentals | None |
| Activities | None |
| Shop | None |
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Official website | None |
Hanashiro Beach has no jellyfish net and no lifeguards on duty.
Please mind your safety when you go into the water.
Highlights
Beautiful sand
A clean stretch of sand runs for about 300 meters.
Some visitors had pitched tents on the sand to look out at the sea, while others were paddling in the shallows.
Water that is remarkably clear
The water is very clear and beautiful.
Parts of the beach have been oddly paved over with concrete, which is a leftover from a resort development that was once under way here.
For various reasons, however, the development plans appear to have been abandoned.
Snorkeling is possible
You can snorkel at Hanashiro Beach.
There is no equipment rental, so bring your own gear and you can enjoy a snorkel here.
You can also book a snorkeling tour with an operator through GetYourGuide or Viator, so take a look if you are interested.
※Hanashiro Beach has no jellyfish net and no lifeguards on duty, so please mind your safety when you go into the water.
Camping and barbecues are possible
Some visitors had pitched tents on the beach to camp and have a barbecue.
There is nowhere to dispose of rubbish, so please take everything home with you.
Green all around
Hanashiro Beach is surrounded by greenery.
Getting there and parking
| Access | About 40 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Hanashiro, Yaese Town, Shimajiri District, Okinawa Prefecture |
| Parking | Yes (two free parking areas) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Hanashiro Beach has two free parking areas.
The first has space for about 15 cars and the second for about 6.
This is not a beach where tourists gather, so you will rarely have trouble finding a space.
Please check the map below for details on parking.
[Parking area 1]
[Parking area 2]
Around Hanashiro Beach
Activities in southern Okinawa
Southern Okinawa offers plenty of activities such as diving and snorkeling.
You can book through GetYourGuide or Viator, so do take a look at what is on offer.
The Southern Links Resort Hotel
The Southern Links Resort Hotel is a resort hotel where every room has an ocean view.
The hotel sits on the grounds of a golf course, so you can take in the green fairways and the blue sea of Okinawa at the same time.
It is a good choice if you want to relax and enjoy a resort atmosphere in Okinawa.
A rental car is the way to go in Okinawa
For sightseeing on Okinawa’s main island, a rental car is by far the best option.
Shuri Castle in Naha, the beautiful beaches up north, American Village in Chatan – the places worth seeing are scattered across the island, and having a car lets you explore at your own pace. Buses are infrequent and rarely run on time, so having a car makes a real difference to the trip.
Cars book up quickly in peak season, so reserve as soon as your dates are set.
Summary
This time we covered Hanashiro Beach.
Hanashiro Beach is a little-known beach where you can snorkel, camp, and have a barbecue.
Tourists hardly ever come here, so it is a good choice if you want to spend an unhurried afternoon on the sand.
When you are in Yaese Town, do make time to visit Hanashiro Beach.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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