Nakijin Village

Nakijin Beaches

Nagahama Beach (Nakijin) | Snorkeling and Sunsets at a Quiet Find, with Parking

Nagahama Beach sits in Nakijin Village on the northern part of Okinawa's main island. Exceptionally clear water and about 300 meters of sand define it, and few tourists come. Here are the snorkeling, the sunsets, and where to park.
2023.09.23
Nakijin Beaches
Nakijin Beaches

Chigunu Beach | The Cave of Beginnings on Kouri Island, with Access and Parking

Chigunu Beach is a small natural beach on Kouri Island in Nakijin Village. It is home to the Cave of Beginnings, a sacred site from Ryukyuan mythology. Here is how to get there, where to park, and what is nearby.
2023.09.09
Nakijin Beaches
Nakijin Beaches

The 5 Best Beaches on Kouri Island | From Popular Sand to Quiet Finds

A guide to all five beaches on Kouri Island in Nakijin Village, on the northern part of Okinawa's main island — from well-equipped Kouri Beach and Tinu Beach with its Heart Rock, to the quieter Tokei, Peace, and Chigunu beaches.
2023.09.09
Nakijin Beaches
Nakijin Beaches

Peace Beach | A Quiet Find on Kouri Island, with Access and Parking

Peace Beach is a natural beach on Kouri Island in Nakijin Village, with exceptionally clear water and few visitors. Here is how to walk there from Tokei Beach, where to park, and what is nearby.
2023.09.09
Nakijin Beaches
Nakijin Beaches

Tinu Beach | Heart Rock on Kouri Island, with Parking and Access

Tinu Beach sits on Kouri Island in Nakijin Village, on the northern part of Okinawa's main island. It is known for Heart Rock, a heart-shaped formation, and was used as a filming location for a JAL commercial. Here are the parking, tides, and what is nearby.
2023.09.09
Nakijin Beaches
Nakijin Beaches

Kouri Beach | Clear Water and Free Parking on Kouri Island

Kouri Beach sits on Kouri Island in Nakijin Village, on the northern part of Okinawa's main island. Blue water, white sand, and a view of Kouri Ohashi Bridge define it. Here are the swimming season, free parking, marine activities, and what is nearby.
2023.09.09
Nakijin Beaches
Nakijin Beaches

Akabaka Beach (Sadahama Beach) | A TWICE Filming Location in Nakijin, with Parking

Akabaka Beach sits in Nakijin Village on the northern part of Okinawa's main island. Water clarity among the best on the island and clean sand define it, and it served as a filming location for TWICE's "Dance The Night Away" video.
2023.01.09
Nakijin Beaches
Nakijin Beaches

Sonmin no Hama | A Calm, Family-Friendly Beach in Nakijin, with Free Parking

Sonmin no Hama sits in Nakijin Village on the northern part of Okinawa's main island. It is a man-made beach with shallow water and calm waves, plus a safety net and lifeguards — which makes it popular with families.
2022.11.05
Nakijin Beaches
Nakijin Beaches

Tokei Beach | Snorkeling and Limestone on Kouri Island, with Parking

Tokei Beach is a natural beach on Kouri Island in Nakijin Village. Clear water, white sand, and large limestone formations define it, and snorkeling is possible. Here are the parking, facilities, and what is nearby.
2022.10.26
Nakijin Beaches