Central Okinawa

Zakimi Castle Ruins | Highlights, How Long to Allow, Parking and What’s Nearby

A guide to the World Heritage Zakimi Castle Ruins in Yomitan Village, central Okinawa. Beautifully curved stone walls and an arched stone gate, about 30–45 minutes to walk round, with free parking.

2023.11.12

Okinawa Castles & Historic Sites

Tropical Beach | Parking, Barbecues and Everything Nearby

A complete guide to Tropical Beach in Ginowan City, central Okinawa. A man-made beach with white sand, clear water and excellent facilities — barbecues, marine activities, showers and lockers.

2023.10.02

Ginowan Beaches

Hamahiga Island | Four beaches, from the popular to the barely known

This article introduces four of the best beaches on Hamahiga Island.Hamahiga Island is a small island in Uruma City, in ...

2023.10.01

Uruma Beaches

Kubashima-no-hama (Shirumichu Beach) | A small beach with a superb view, plus parking and nearby information

Kubashima-no-hama, also known as Shirumichu Beach, is a beach on Hamahiga Island, a small island in Uruma City in the ce...

2023.09.30

Uruma Beaches

Muruku Beach | A beach on Hamahiga Island with plenty of marine activities, plus parking and nearby information

Muruku Beach is a beach on Hamahiga Island, a small island in Uruma City in the central part of Okinawa's main island.It...

2023.09.30

Uruma Beaches

Nirai Beach | Hours, Snorkeling, Parking and What’s Nearby

A complete guide to Nirai Beach in Yomitan Village, central Okinawa. Naturally soft sand, water rated AA for quality, snorkeling and full swimming facilities, plus hours, parking and nearby spots.

2023.09.27

Yomitan Beaches

Hamasaki Beach | A nameless beach on Miyagi Island, with parking and nearby information

Hamasaki Beach is a beach on Miyagi Island, a small island in Uruma City in the central part of Okinawa's main island.It...

2023.09.23

Uruma Beaches

Zanpa Beach | Activities, Hours, Parking and What’s Nearby

A complete guide to Zanpa Beach in Yomitan Village, central Okinawa. White sand, blue water, full swimming facilities and plenty of marine activities, plus hours, parking and nearby sights.

2023.09.19

Yomitan Beaches

Cape Zanpa | Sweeping Views from Sheer Cliffs, Parking and What’s Nearby

A guide to Cape Zanpa in Yomitan Village, central Okinawa. Roughly 30-metre cliffs run for about 2 kilometres, with a 31-metre lighthouse you can climb. Also a BTS music video location.

2023.09.19

Okinawa Cape

Yomitan Village | All 15 Beaches Ranked, from Famous Names to Quiet Finds

Every beach in Yomitan Village, central Okinawa, ranked by how well known it is — with ratings, facilities and parking details for all 15.

2023.09.09

List of beaches