In this article we introduce the most popular and best-known beaches in Yomitan Village.
Yomitan Village has a great many beaches, from famous, well-loved names to quiet finds that feel like private beaches.
Here we pick out three that draw large crowds of visitors every year.
- Zanpa Beach
- Nirai Beach
- Toguchi Beach
Let’s take a look at each of them.
Zanpa Beach
Zanpa Beach is known for its white sand and blue water, with the resort feel people picture when they think of Okinawa.
It draws large crowds every year and is hugely popular.
The swimming facilities are excellent, with banana boats, snorkeling, wakeboarding and plenty more on offer.
Shower rooms and changing rooms are well provided for too, making it a beach everyone from children to adults can enjoy.
| Access | About 60 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 1933 Uza, Yomitan Village, Nakagami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | Available |
| Parking | Available (free) |
| Restroom | Available |
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.
The swimming facilities are complete, with snorkeling and other activities as well as a pool, making it a popular spot that everyone from children to adults can enjoy.
| Access | About 60 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 600 Gima, Yomitan Village, Nakagami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | Available |
| Parking | Available (free) A paid lot is available when the free one is full |
| Restroom | Available |
Toguchi Beach
Toguchi Beach is less a magnet for tourists than a beach the locals love.
You can barbecue here and snorkel here, and the swimming facilities are well provided for.
It is known for its soft white sand and blue water, with large rocks scattered across the shore that let you feel Okinawa’s natural side at the same time.
There are restaurants and a park close by, making it a good spot for a day out with children — do stop by Toguchi Beach.
| Access | About 50 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Toguchi, Yomitan Village, Nakagami District, Okinawa |
| Activities | Available |
| Parking | Available (free) |
| Restroom | Available |
Summary
In this article we introduced three of the most popular and best-known beaches in Yomitan Village.
・Zanpa Beach
・Nirai Beach
・Toguchi Beach
As mentioned at the start, Yomitan Village has many other wonderful beaches besides these three.
We have also put together a guide to Yomitan Village’s quieter beaches, so do give it a read if you would like to know more.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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