The Zakimi Castle Ruins were registered as a World Heritage Site in 2000 and are also famous as a tourist destination.

For tourists, it takes about 30-45 minutes to tour the site.

There is also a free parking lot available, making it an easily accessible tourist spot.

Evaluation of Zakimi Castle Ruins

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Information of Zakimi Castle Ruins

The Zakimi Castle Ruins are known as a spot of attraction for their beautiful stone masonry and elegantly curved castle walls.

In 2000, it was registered as a World Heritage Site as one of the “Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu.”

Highlights of Zakimi Castle Ruins

Beautiful Stonework of Zakimi Castle Ruins

The beautiful stonework at Zakimi Castle Ruins captivates the eyes of visitors.

The delicate yet powerful stonework embodies the history and craftsmanship of Okinawa.

When strolling around, be sure to appreciate this exquisite stonework.

Arch Stone Gate

The arch stone gate is one of the prominent highlights within the Zakimi Castle Ruins.

Passing through this uniquely shaped gate gives a sensation of time-traveling to a bygone era.

Beautifully Curved Castle Walls

The beauty of the curved castle walls is a major attraction at the Zakimi Castle Ruins.

The elegant curves, along with the wind-swept grass and trees, warmly welcome visitors.

View from the Top

The view from the top of the ruins is so breathtakingly beautiful that it’s hard to put into words.

You can overlook the expansive sea, the green mountains, and the townscape of Yomitan Village.

This is definitely a sight to behold when visiting.

World Heritage Registration in 2000

The Zakimi Castle Ruins were registered in 2000 as part of the “Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu” World Heritage Site.

You can fully appreciate its value and historical significance.

Required Time is About 30~45 Minutes

For tourists, it takes about 30~45 minutes to tour the site.

Visiting additional sites like the Zakimi Castle Ruins Yuntanza Museum may take a bit more time.

It’s a spot where you can quickly immerse yourself in Okinawa’s history and culture.

Resting Areas Available

There are numerous resting areas available for those who get tired during their stroll.

It’s a perfect place to relax and feel the history.

Lighting Up of Zakimi Castle Ruins

The Zakimi Castle Ruins are irregularly lit up.

Historically, the lighting often occurs during the Yomitan Festival period (the last weekend of October).

Yuntanza Museum

In the exhibition space on the 1st floor of the Yuntanza Museum, displays focus on the World Heritage Site of Zakimi Castle Ruins and the nature and culture of Yomitan.

Furthermore, on the 2nd floor, there are exhibits related to archaeology, folklore, nature, and the Battle of Okinawa, where visitors can learn detailed information through dioramas of caves and kamekōbaka (turtleback tombs).

• Museum Opening Hours: 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (Entrance until 5:30 PM)
• Wednesdays, Year-end and New Year holidays

Access & Paking information

There are two parking lots, and it is recommended to park in [Parking Lot 1], which is closer to Zakimi Castle Ruins.

For information about the parking lot, please check the following Google Map.

[Parking Lot 1]

[Parking Lot 2]

History of Zakimi Castle Ruins

Zakimi Castle Ruins hold a special place in the history of Okinawa.

Constructed between 1416 and 1422, this castle was built by the powerful local lord Gosamaru during the era of Shō Hashi, the first king of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

It is said that the castle was strategically built for the purpose of monitoring forces opposing the king.

Zakimi Castle Ruins are known for their beautifully curved walls, and their elegance has earned them a spot among Japan’s Top 100 Castles.

The curves of the walls resemble the arch structure of modern dams, indicating the advanced ancient castle-building technology.

The ruins also feature unique architectural elements like the arch stone gate and the use of wedge-shaped stones, showcasing Gosamaru’s exceptional castle-building skills.

It is reported that the construction of Zakimi Castle involved sourcing materials from the nearby Yamada Castle and summoning laborers from the Amami Islands.

The stones were passed by hand and painstakingly stacked, as per the historical accounts.

In 1956, it was designated as an Important Cultural Property, and in 1972, it became a nationally designated historical site.

Furthermore, in 2000, it was registered as part of the “Gusuku Sites and Related Properties of the Kingdom of Ryukyu” World Heritage Site.

Thus, Zakimi Castle Ruins, with its varied history from the era of wars to the present, have become an indispensable spot in Okinawa tourism.

Visiting Zakimi Castle Ruins allows one to experience the history of Ryukyu, Gosamaru’s castle-building techniques, and the harmony with Okinawa’s nature.

Summary

In this article, we introduced the Zakimi Castle Ruins.

This historic site is a tourist spot visited by many tourists every year.

Additionally, as a place with historical value and beautiful scenery, we highly recommend visiting the Zakimi Castle Ruins when touring Okinawa.

Thank you for reading until the end.

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It is an artificial beach, but it is a very attractive beach with beautiful white sandy beach, blue sea and well-maintained facilities.

It is a tourist destination visited by many locals and tourists every year, and is called “Tropi” by the locals.

The characteristic of this beach is that the facilities are very substantial and equipped with “BBQ”, “Marine activities”, “Showers”, “Lockers”, etc.

It is a place where adults and children can enjoy themselves.

Evaluation of Tropical Beach

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Information of Tropical Beach

Tropical beach is fully equipped with guards and protection nets, so adults and children can enjoy swimming in the sea.

There are plenty of marine activities and rentals, and you can do BBQ along the beach.

[Rental services]
- Umbrella
- Summer head
- Floating ring
- Rental ball
* Please check here for details such as fees.

[Marine Activities]
- Banana boat
- Super thriller
- Marine jet
- Super Bubba
- There are other marine activities
* Please check here for details such as fees.

[BBQ]
- Reservations are required for BBQ
*Please check here for details such as fees.

Recommended points

Beautiful beach and white sandy beach

The sandy beach is white and smooth.

The sea is very transparent and beautiful.

Plenty of marine activities

Tropical Beach is full of marine activities such as banana boats and marine jets.
Please check the URL below for details such as marine activity fees.

URL: http://www.ginowantropicalbeach.jp/

Clean and well-equipped facility

Restrooms and showers, lockers are available.

There are also shops and vending machines.

Many places to rest

There is a bench where you can take a break.

Priority is given to use by paying the usage fee.

You can also take a rest in the shade of a tree.

Beautiful promenade

On the promenade, there were some people taking a walk.

The view of the tropical beach from the promenade is beautiful and you can take a pleasant walk.

Sunset

The sunset is very beautiful.

There are some prohibitions on Tropical Beach, so follow the rules and have fun!

Access information

The entrance to the tropical beach parking lot is shown on the map below.

Information around Tropical Beach

Ginowan Seaside Park

Ginowan Seaside Park is very large and has a gymnasium, a baseball field, a convention center, etc.

In addition Tropical Beach is part of Ginowan Seaside Park.

Laguna Garden Hotel

“Laguna Garden Hotel” is a resort hotel where you can enjoy the ocean view of Okinawa.

It has an indoor pool and an outdoor pool, and there is a wide variety of restaurants such as “Western food”, “Japanese food”, “Chinese food”, and “Tsunayaki”.

Tropical Beach can be reached in about 10 minutes on foot from Laguna Garden Hotel, so it is a recommended hotel for those who enjoyed Okinawa.

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Summary

Tropical beach is not only a beautiful sandy beach and the sea, but also equipped with facilities that adults and children can enjoy.

It is a place where many locals and tourists gather, so when you come to Ginowan City, please visit to “Tropical Beach”.

Thank you for reading until the end.

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Hamahiga Island is a remote island in Uruma City, central Okinawa Prefecture.

Even though it is a remote island, it can be reached by car because it is connected to the main island of Okinawa by a bridge.

There are several beaches on Hamahiga Island, and all of them are attractive, but I will introduce the beaches that I actually went to and carefully selected.

What is Hamahiga Island?

Hamahiga Island is a very small island with a circumference of 6.69 km and a population of 531 according to wikipedia information. (As of 2021/11/3)

It is also famous as some “God’s Island” in Okinawa, and there is a legend that “AmamiKiyo (Amamichu)” and “Shinerikiyo (Shirumichu)” who have the legend of the god who created Ryukyu lived on Hamahiga Island.

Many people come to enjoy the mysterious atmosphere such as “Shirumichu Sacred Ground” and “Amamichu’s Tomb”.

And also the beaches are not very famous, but there are many beautiful beaches.

Reference URL: Wikipedia

Beautiful beaches on Hamahiga Island

Muruku Beach

Muruku Beach is very beautiful with clear sea and white sands.

There is a large Ryukyu limestone on the sandy beach and shallow water, and it is a place where you can enjoy the atmosphere of Okinawa.

There are plenty of marine activities, and you can experience various things such as “snorkeling” and “marine jet”.

Muruku Beach is not a place with many tourists come, so it is a beach that can be enjoyed by both those who want to enjoy marine activities and those who want to relax on the sandy beach.

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Hamahiga Beach

Hamahiga Beach is an artificial beach, but it features a blue sea and beautiful sandy beaches.
There are some people who are swimming and barbecuing on the beach.

It is not a place with so many people, so it is recommended for those who want to relax at the beach.

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Shirumichu Beach

Shirumichu Beach is the clear sea and white sand beach, and at low tide you can walk to Kuba Island.

This beach is recommended for those who want to feel the nature of Okinawa.

In addition, Hamahiga Island is also called the island where the gods live in Okinawa, and there is a legend that two male and female gods, “Amamichu (male)” and “Shirumichu (female)”, and other gods are enshrined.

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Sacred site of Shirumichu

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There is a legend that Sacred site of Shirumichu was the place where the ancestors of the Ryukyu Kingdom, Amamichu (Amamikiyo) and Shirumichu (Shinerikiyo), lived long times ago.

From the legend that two gods lived and had children in this place Nowadays, many people are worshiping as a power spot, and people who come to worship for “to be blessed with children” and “pray for safe delivery” come.

Tomb of Amamichu

This place is said to be the tomb of Amamichu, the ancestor of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

There is a small island called “Amanji”, and there is a tomb of Amamichu surrounding the cave there.

Hotel Hamahigashima Resort

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Hotel Hamahigashima Resort is a recommended hotel where you can enjoy the ocean view.
You can walk to Munku-hama Beach and there is also an outdoor pool with ocean views.

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Summary

This time, we introduced information about the hidden beaches of Hamahiga Island and its surroundings.

As I mentioned at the beginning, Hamahiga Island is called “God’s Island” and has a mysterious atmosphere, making it a very attractive place.
If you are going to Okinawa for sightseeing, why don’t you consider Hamahiga Island as a destination candidate?

Thank you for reading until the end.

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It is a natural beach with a clear sea and white sand.
There is “Kuba Island” in the immediate vicinity and it is within walking distance at low tide.

In addition, Hamahiga Island is also called the island where the gods live in Okinawa, and there is a legend that two male and female gods, “Amamichu (male)” and “Shirumichu (female)”, and other gods are enshrined.

Evaluation of Shirumichu beach

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Information of Shirumichu beach

There are no guards or protective nets on the beach of Shirumichu, so please be careful when swimming in the sea.

You can snorkel in this beach, but there are no services such as rental.

So if you want to snorkel, you need to prepare the equipment yourself.

Recommended Points

Overwhelming view of Kuba Island

The beautiful sea and view is superb.

Highly transparent sea

The sea is very transparent and beautiful.
Of course, the beach is white and smooth.

Some people are snorkeling or swimming

There were a few people who were swimming or snorkeling.
There are no guards or protective nets, so be careful when swimming in the sea.

Shirumichu Park

There are rest areas and restroom in Shirumichu Park.

There are cafes and showers in the area

As you can see in the image above, there were cafes, showers, vending machines, etc. in the vicinity.

Access Information & Car Paking

There is a parking lot at Shirmichi Beach.

For more details, please check the following map.

Information around Shirumichu beach

Muruku Beach

Muruku Beach is characterized by a highly transparent sea and white and smooth sandy beaches.

If you want to do marine activities, we recommend Muruku Beach.

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Hamahiga Beach

Hamahiga Beach is an artificial beach, it features a blue sea and beautiful sandy beach, and there were some people who were swimming and barbecuing.

It is not a place with so many people, so it is recommended for those who want to relax on the beach.

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Hotel Hamahigashima Resort

Hotel Hamahigashima Resort is a recommended hotel where you can enjoy the ocean view.
You can walk to Munku-hama Beach and there is also an outdoor pool with ocean views.

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Summary

The Shirumichu beach is small, but it is a place where you can feel the great nature of Okinawa.
It is a place with a mysterious atmosphere, probably because there is a Shirumichu sacred place nearby.

When you go to Hamahiga Island, please go to Shirumichu Beach while you go to Shirumichu Sacred Ground.

Thank you for reading until the end.

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Hamahiga Island is remote island, but it is connected by a bridge, so you can go by car.

It is a natural beach with a clear sea and white sands.
There are also plenty of marine activities and also a reception desk for marine activities on the beach.

There are only a few tourists on the beach, and it is a place where you can enjoy marine activities along with the nature of Okinawa.

Evaluation of Muruku Beach

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Information of Muruku Beach

There are no guards or protective nets at Muruku Beach, so please be careful when bathing in the sea.

But there are shops and reception desks for marine activities, so it is recommended for those who want to enjoy the activities.

In addition, you can rente barbecue equipment for advance reservations.

[Swimming equipment rental]
・ Floating ring
・ Umbrella
・ Summer head
・ Snorkel & mask
・ BBQ equipment
Please check here for the details

[Marine activity]
・ Fly board
・ Hoverboard
・ Banana boat
・ Crazy 8
・ Marine jet
・ Wake Board
・ Snorkel (beach)
・ Snorkel (boat)
・ There are other marine activities
Please check here for the details

Recommended Points

Clear sea and white sand beach

The transparency of the sea is amazing.
It is a beautiful beach where you can see the transparency from the image.

There are countless large rocks

There were big rocks all over the beach, and some were resting in the shade beneath them.
It’s about 3-5m high, so I was surprised that it was bigger than I had imagined.

Abundant marine activities

There were plenty of marine activities and some on the beach.
You can enjoy various activities such as banana boating and snorkeling.

There is a place that accepts marine activities right next to the parking lot, so you may want to ask the person in charge locally.

You can feel the nature of Okinawa

The road to beach is like driving through the woods with clean, unpaved roads.

The sea and rocks from nature are very attractive.

Access information & Car Paking

Muruku Beach has a paid parking lot available, where you can park for 500 yen.

For detailed parking information, please check the following Google Map.

Information around Muruku Beach

Hamahiga Beach

Hamahiga Beach is an artificial beach, it features a blue sea and beautiful sandy beach, and there were some people who were swimming and barbecuing.

It is not a place with so many people, so it is recommended for those who want to relax on the beach.

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Shirumichu Beach

Shirumichu Beach is the clear sea and white sand beach, and at low tide you can walk to Kuba Island.

This beach is recommended for those who want to feel the nature of Okinawa.

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Hotel Hamahigashima Resort

Hotel Hamahigashima Resort is a recommended hotel where you can enjoy the ocean view.

You can walk to Muruku Beach and there is also an outdoor pool with ocean views.

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Summary

Muruku Beach is a natural beach with a clear sea and white sands.

In addition, there are plenty of marine activities and you can experience various experiences, so it is a beach especially recommended for those who want to enjoy marine activities.

There are no guards or protective nets, so be careful when swimming in the sea.

Thank you for reading until the end.

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This beach is a resort beach with natural smooth sand and clear sea.

The characteristic of Nirai Beach is that there is a difference in water level between high tide and low tide.

Depending on the time of year, the difference can be as much as 2m.

This beach is also equipped with swimming facilities such as water sports and rental of swimming equipment.

So it is a popular spot where adults and children can enjoy playing.

Evaluation of Nirai Beach

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Information of Nirai Beach

There is guards and protection nets in Nirai Beach, so adults and children can play with peace of mind.

There are plenty of water sports and you can experience various things such as snorkeling.
In addition, it seems that there are some things that you can enjoy at a low price by staying at Hotel Nikko Alivila.

# Rental services #
- Beach umbrella
- Aquaboard
- Snorkeling set
- Mask
- Floating ring
- Life jackets
Please check the details from here

# Water sports #
- Day sailing
- Snorkeling
- Sunset sailing
- Glass boat
- Wake board
- Dragon boat
- Towing tube
- Marble
- Clear sap
- Beach canoe
Please check the details from here

Recommended Points

Wide sandy beach and clear sea

It’s a beautiful beach that doesn’t require explanation.

The wide sandy beach stretches for about 300m and boasts water quality that is certified as “AA” in the water quality survey conducted in 2018.

The blue and transparent sea is very attractive.

URL: https://www.pref.okinawa.jp/site/kankyo/hozen/mizu_tsuchi/water/documents/30map-before.pdf

Difference between low and high tides

At high tide, it looks like the image above, and there are plenty of spaces to swim in.

However, at low tide, it becomes shallow enough to walk offshore, and the difference is about 1-2 m.

Lots of water sports such as snorkeling

There are full of activities such as snorkeling at Nirai Beach.

Clean swimming equipment

There are umbrellas on the sandy beach, and you can rest in the shade of the trees when you go to the hotel side.

In addition, there are plenty of swimming facilities such as shower rooms, lockers, and shops.

Beautiful pool

There is a pool, although it is limited to guests.

There are umbrellas around and you can rest on your bed.

In addition, there are hammocks around, so it is a space full of resort feeling.

The sunset and night view are also the best

The sunset from Nirai Beach is also very beautiful.

The time to watch the sunset while listening to the sound of the waves is very luxurious.

Regulations of Nirai Beach

Access Information

Information around Nirai Beach

Kanai Beach

The Cristea Church is located along the Kanai Beach, making it a great place to enjoy a wedding or sunset.

It is a popular spot for wedding photos and sunset photos because it features white sand and a highly transparent sea.

This beach is recommended for those who want to relax on the sandy beach rather than enjoying the sea bathing.

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Hotel Nikko Alivila

“Hotel Nikko Alivila” is a resort hotel, and “Nirai Beach” spreads out in front of you, and you can enjoy the ocean view from your room.

In addition, it is a resort hotel that parents and children can enjoy as it is fully equipped with facilities such as activities when playing at Nirai Beach and rental of swimming equipment.

It takes 1 minute to walk to “Nirai Beach” and 5 minutes to walk to “Kanai Beach”, so please visit when you stay at “Hotel Nikko Alivila”.

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Summary

Nirai Beach is one of the most beautiful beach on the main island of Okinawa.

Although it is a very beautiful beach, my impression is that it is not well known.

When you come to Yomitan Village, please visit to Nirai Beach.

Thank you for reading until the end.

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We call it Hamasaki Beach, but there are no signs on the beach and there is a description of “Hamasaki Beach” on Google map.

So we will call it “Hamasaki Beach”.

“Hamasaki Beach” is a natural beach, and the road is not paved.
When we actually visited there, several foreigners are the beach for enjoying.

Evaluation of Hamasaki Beach

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Infomation of Hamasaki Beach

There is no swimming facilities and protective nets at Hamasaki Beach, so if you want to enjoy swimming, please be careful when entering the sea.

There is Tonnaha Beach nearby, so if you want to enjoy swimming, that beach is recommended.

Recommended points

White and beautiful sandy beach

It is pure white and fluffy enough to be transmitted in the image.

The upper sandy beach has no waves, but the lower ones have waves at high tide.

Highly transparent sea

It is highly transparent and very beautiful.

Beautiful natural rocks

The combination of rocks and beautiful beaches is the best.

There are countless rocks and you can feel the beauty of nature.

The surroundings are full of green

The beach is surrounded by greenery and you can feel the nature.

The beach entrance is not maintained

You go down the stairs and walk on an unpaved road like a forest.

As the road without roads continues, walk toward the beach.

You follow the road and you will see the beach.

Access information

There are no parking lot around the beach.

Information around Hamasaki Beach

Tonnaha Beach

Tonnaha Beach is a beautiful beach with a clear sea and white sandy beach.

There are plenty of marine activities such as snorkeling and banana boats, and you can rent BBQ equipment and swimming equipment at shops.

So there is good swimming facilities.

In addition, there is a lot of greenery around the beach, so you can enjoy the “Okinawan atmosphere”.

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AJ Resort Island Ikeijima

AJ Resort Island Ikeijima is located in Ikei Island of remote island in Okinawa, the hotel where you can enjoy an outdoor pool and hot springs.

Although it is a remote island, it can be reached by car because it is connected by a bridge.

It is a highly recommended hotel as it is within walking distance of the beach, which is almost private.

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Summary

This time, We introduced Hamasaki Beach.

There are no signs on this beach, so we don’t know the real name of “Hamasaki Beach”
If you know real name of this beach, please comment or DM from SNS.

Anyway, this beach is a very beautiful so please visit “Hamasaki Beach”.

Thank you for reading until the end.

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This beach features white sands and blue sea, so you can enjoy the resort feeling.

This beach is well equipped with swimming facilities and is recommended for those who want to do water sports and swim in the sea.

There are the following tourist spots in the surrounding area.

・Cape Zanpa
・Cape Zanpa Park
・Okashigoten(Souvenir shop)
・Royal Hotel Okinawa Zanpamisaki

There are many sightseeing spots around Zanpa Beach, so there are many places for adults and children to enjoy playing.

Evaluation of Zanpa Beach

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Infomation of Zanpa Beach

Zanpa Beach has plenty of swimming facilities and many rental services and activities.

The swimming area is covered with a protective net and guards, so even children can enjoy it with peace of mind.

[Swimming equipment rental]
- Canoe
- Aqua Bike
- Float Mat
- Stand-Up Paddle Board
- Parasol & Deck Chair
- Swim Ring
- Beach Volleyball etc...
Please check here for details

[Water sports]
- Snorkeling
- Fly-boarding
- Diving
- Parasailing
- Dragon Boat
- Super Marble
- Marine Jet
- Wakeboarding etc...
Please check here for details

Recommended Points

Wide sandy beach

Zanpa Beach is very wide and the sand is smooth.

There is no pain when walking barefoot on the beach.

Beautiful Beach

The sea water is transparent and beautiful.

The emerald green sea is spreading and you can be healed just by looking at the sea locally.

Swimming facilities are in place

There are plenty of shops, restrooms, locker rooms, etc.

There is also a place to wash your feet lightly, which is very convenient.

Abundant rental of swimming equipment

Swimming equipment can be rented, so you can enjoy playing even if you go empty-handed.
There is also a shop. If you are hungry, you can buy ice cream.

Abundant activities

You can enjoy various activities such as snorkeling, marine jet and wakeboarding at Zanpa Beach.

Some activities require advance reservations, so please check the official website below for details.

Great rest space

There are benches so you can rest comfortably.
Although it is a little far from Zanpa Beach, there are places where you can do BBQ.

Access Information

Surrounding area

Cape Zanpa

Cape Zanpa is characterized by a cliff with a height of about 30m that continues for about 2km, and the view from the cliff is superb.

For more details, I wrote about “Cape Zanpa” in another article, so I hope you can read it.

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Large Shisa

There is large giant Shisa in Zanpa Cape Park.

This is probably the largest giant Shisa in Japan.

I was surprised that it was really big when I looked closer at a height of 8.75m and a length of 7.8m.

Note: Shisa is a lion, a guardian deity of Okinawa that drives away monsters and disasters.

Okashigoten (Souvenir shop)

The Okashigoten which is famous for the Beni-Imo Tart is also nearby.

When buying Okinawan souvenirs, it is recommended to go to “Okashigoten”.

Royal Hotel Okinawa Zanpa-Misaki

It is a resort beach where you can enjoy the beautiful beach of Zanpa Beach and the spectacular view of Cape Zanpa.

You can enjoy the ocean view from the room, and the facility has both a pool and a large communal bath.

It is one of the leading resort hotels in Yomitan Village, so it is especially recommended for those who are looking for a resort hotel.

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Summary

Zanpa Beach is a popular beach that is visited by many tourists every year and features white sand and blue sea.

The beach is highly recommended for those who want to enjoy the ocean of Okinawa, as it is fully equipped with swimming facilities, and there are plenty of swimming equipment rentals and activities as well as shower rooms and locker rooms.

When you visit Yomitan Village, Please go to Zanpa Beach and enjoy swimming and activities.

Thank you for reading until the end.

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Cape Zanpa is also famous for its large lighthouse, which is visited by many tourists and locals.

This place is also famous as the music video location for the song “Let Go” by BTS.

There are various sightseeing spots nearby such as “Zanpa Beach”, “Zanpa Cape Park”, “Royal Hotel Okinawa Zanpa-Misaki”, and “Okashigoten (souvenir shop)”, so adults and children can enjoy many things in this area.

Evaluation of the Cape Zanpa

Notes: This evaluation is compared with other capes in Okinawa by Okinawa Bookmark administrator

Information of Cape Zanpa

There are many places to walk along the promenade around the lighthouse at Cape Zanpa, but you need to be careful when walking as it becomes a rugged rocky area along the coast.

There are many places where there are no fences at Cape Zanpa, so be careful when approaching cliffs.

Cape Zanpa Lighthouse is very high with a height of about 31m.
You can also climb it for a fee (300 yen), so please enjoy the scenery from above.

You can visit the Zanpa Cape Lighthouse during the following times.
[Visit time]
March-September Weekdays: 9: 30-16: 30, Saturdays and Sundays: 9: 30-17: 30
October-February 9: 30-16: 30

Recommended Points

Superb view from the cliff

The view from the cliff is superb.
Your feet are rugged on the rocks, so be careful when walking.

The power of the rough waves is amazing

Cape Zanpa has rough waves and is very powerful.

Some people were fishing along the coast and some were taking pictures.

Beautiful promenade

The area around Cape Zanpa is a promenade, and locals use it for walks.

It is also famous as the MV location for the song “Let Go” by BTS.

Taiki Statue

Taiki was born in Yomitan Village and went to China as the first tribute ambassador of the Ryukyu dynasty.

In November 2008, the “Taiki statue” was completed and built at Cape Zanpa.

Zanpa Cape Park

There is Zanpa Cape Park including the promenade and parking lot around Cape Zanpa.
There are various things such as sports facilities, spaces for barbecues, and cafes.

The image above is a playset with the motif of a “tribute ship”.

CAPE ZANPA DRIVE IN (Cafe)

There is also a cafe where you can tack a rest.

Access information and parking lot

There are parking lot at Cape Zanpa, so please check it for more details from the Google Map below.

Information around Cape Zanpa

Zanpa Beach

Zanpa Beach is one of the most beautiful beaches in Okinawa, and many tourists enjoy swimming every year.

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Large Shisa

Probably the largest “Zanpa Daishishi” giant Shisa in Japan is located in Zanpa Cape Park.
I was surprised that it was really big when I looked closer at a height of 8.75m and a length of 7.8m.

Note: Shisa is a lion, a guardian deity of Okinawa that drives away monsters and disasters.

Okashigoten (Souvenir shop)

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The “Okashigoten”, which is famous for the “Beni-Imo Tart”, is also nearby.
When buying Okinawan souvenirs, it is recommended to go to “Okashigoten”.

Royal Hotel Okinawa Zanpa-Misaki

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It is a resort beach where you can enjoy the beautiful beach of Zanpa Beach and the spectacular view of Cape Zanpa.

You can enjoy the ocean view from the room, and the facility has both a pool and a large communal bath.

It is one of the leading resort hotels in Yomitan Village, so it is especially recommended for those who are looking for a resort hotel.

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Summary

Cape Zanpa is very large and you can enjoy a wonderful view.

When you visit Yomitan Village, please go to “Zanpa Cape” and enjoy the wonderful scenery.

Thank you for reading until the end.

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There are many beaches in Yomitan Village, ranging from popular beaches and well-known beaches that attract many tourists to hidden beaches such as like private beach.

We will introduce them in a ranking format in order of the subjective and high profile of the Okinawa Bookmark administrator.

• Zanpa Beach
• Nirai Beach
• Toguchi Beach
• Kanai Beach
• Uza Beach
• Melody Beach
• Sobe Beach
• Tokeshi Beach
• Momenbaru Beach
• Rindobalkaizuka Beach
• Yuvanta Beach
• Senaha Ga (Senaha Coast)
• Nagahama Beach

Zanpa Beach

Zanpa Beach is located in Yomitan Village, Okinawa.

It is a beach full of Okinawan resort feeling, characterized by white sand and blue sea.

It is a very popular beach with many tourists visiting every year.

Swimming facilities are available, and you can experience various things such as banana boats, snorkeling, and wakeboarding.

There are plenty of swimming facilities, so it is a beach that both adults and children can enjoy.

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Nirai Beach

Nirai beach is a resort beach with natural smooth sand and clear sea.

The characteristic of Nirai Beach is that there is a difference in water level between high tide and low tide.

Depending on the time of year, the difference can be as much as 2m.

This beach is also equipped with swimming facilities such as marine activities and rental of swimming equipment.

So it is a popular spot where adults and children can enjoy playing.

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Toguchi Beach

Toguchi Beach is loved by the locals rather than attracting many tourists.

You can do BBQ and snorkeling, so it is a beach with swimming facilities.

This is very attractive with white sands and highly transparent beach.

There are restaurants and parks near Toguchi Beach, making it a good place to play with children, so be sure to visit Toguchi Beach.

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Kanai Beach

Kanai Beach is an attractive beach with white sand and clear sea.

There is Cristea Church near this beach, so this place is a popular spot for wedding photos and sunset photos.

There are only a few people who swim in the sea.

We recommend for those who want to relax on the beach rather than enjoying the sea bathing.

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Uza Beach

Uza Beach is an attractive beach with a clear sea and white sandy beach.

There is the Aquagrace Chapelwhich is used for weddings sometimes along the beach.
In addition, there are places to rest such as the promenade and Azumaya(Break place), so you can spend a relaxing time in the shade.

It is not a place where many tourists come, so it is recommended for those who want to relax on the beach quietly.

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Melody Beach

Melody Beach is a beach characterized by highly transparent sea, white sand beach, and “beautiful and countless rocks”.

Near this beach are the famous tourist destinations such as “Murasakimura”, “Gala Blue Sea” and “Nirai Beach”.

It’s not a place where many tourists come, but the beach is very beautiful and the size of the rocks is overwhelming.

It is a little-known beach recommended for those who want to feel the nature of Okinawa and those who want to spend a relaxing time on an empty beach.

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Sobe Beach

Sobe beach is attracitve with highly transparent sea and white sandy beach.

There is a park in the vicinity, and there were some people playing with their families.

This beach is small, and it feels like there is a beach in a residential area.

It is a beach that is mostly used by local small children and families with almost no tourists.

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Tokeshi Beach

Tokeshi Beach is an attractive beach with highly transparent sea and white sand beach,, beautiful Ryukyu limestone.

It looks like a private beach of “Hoshinoya” in Yomitan Village, and it feels like a resort hotel of “Hoshinoya” is built around the beach.

It is not a place where many tourists come, so we recommend for those who want to spend a relaxing time along the beach.

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Momenbaru Beach

Momenbaru beach is attracitve with highly transparent sea and white sandy beach, and you can feel like a private beach with gentle waves.

There are few tourists, and there are only a few locals and people working at US military bases, so it feels like a private beach.

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Rindobarukaizuka Beach

Rindobarukaizuka Beach is characterized by smooth sandy beach and clear sea.

If you swim a little and go offshore, it gets deeper and there are lots of fish and corals, so it is a recommended spot for snorkeling.

Rindobarukaizuka Beach is not a place where many people come, so you can feel like a private beach.

There are no guards or protective nets, so be careful when swimming in the sea.

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Yuvanta Beach

Yuvanta Beach is a beautiful beach with smooth sandy beach and highly transparent sea.

There is a Uvanta park in the vicinity, and there were some people playing with their families.

This beach is small, and it feels like there is a beach in a residential area.
It is a beach that is mostly used by local small children and families with almost no tourists.

This beach is mainly used by locals with families, and there are few tourists.

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Senaha Ga (Senaha Coast)

Senaha Ga means a well in Japanese.

It seems that they lived in spring water from “Senaha Ga” until the water supply became widespread.

Note: “Ga” means “well” in the Okinawan dialect

It is a small place with few tourists, but it is a place where you can feel the energy of nature because it is rich in nature and very beautiful, with natural spring water.

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Nagahama Beach

Nagahama Beach are designated as an area for Sea Lettuce fishing and are not very suitable for swimming, but the sea is full of creatures and you can feel the nature.

There were people who were looking at the sea slowly and people who were shooting the sea by flying a drone at Nagahama Beach.

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Recommended Marine Activities in Yomitan

Yomitan Village offers a variety of marine activities.

You can make reservations for activities such as diving, snorkeling, and SUP.

If you’re looking to enjoy diving or snorkeling, why not check out the activities available in Onna Village?

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Summary

This time, we have introduced 13 beaches in Yomitan Village.

In my opinion, the 1st place “Zanpa Beach” and the 2nd place “Nirai Beach” are overwhelmingly popular beaches and attract many tourists.

3rd place “Toguchi Beach” has few tourists, but many locals and people come for a walk.

From the 4th place onward, I get the impression that it is a little-known beach in Yomitan Village.

There is also an article that summarizes “Famous beaches in Yomitan Village” and “Unknown beaches in Yomitan Village“, so we hope you read them together.

Thank you so much for reading until the end.

Popular Beaches in Yomitan Village

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