Northern Okinawa

Onna Beaches

Atta Beach (Atsuta Coast) | Camping and Barbecues, Plus Parking and Nearby Hotels

A guide to Atta Beach in Onna Village, on the north of Okinawa's main island. Clear water and about a kilometer of sand, with camping and barbecues allowed. Parking, the hotel next door, and what else is nearby are all covered.
Motobu Beaches

Gorilla Chop (Sakimotobu Beach, Okinawa) | A Popular Snorkeling and Diving Spot, Parking, and Facilities

Sakimotobu Beach in Motobu Town, northern Okinawa, is known for the large rock called Gorilla Chop and is a well-known snorkeling and diving spot. Restrooms and showers are in place, but there are no lifeguards. Here is what to know about parking, facilities, and safety.
Motobu Beaches

Minna Beach (Minna Island, Okinawa) | Ferry Access, Swimming Season, and Marine Activities

Minna Beach sits on Minna Island, reached by a 15-minute boat ride from Toguchi Port in Motobu Town. Exceptionally clear water and pure white sand define it, and the marine activities are extensive. Here are the ferry details, swimming season, rentals, and what is nearby.
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Motobu Beaches

Sesoko Beach (Sesoko Island, Okinawa) | Swimming Season, Activities, and Parking

Sesoko Beach sits on Sesoko Island in Motobu Town, northern Okinawa, reached by road across the Sesoko Bridge. Remarkably clear water, beautiful sand, and a full range of marine activities define it. Here are the swimming season, parking fees, rentals, and what is nearby.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Onna Beaches

Apogama Beach (Mermaid’s Grotto) | A Natural Sea Cave and a Favorite Dive Site

A guide to Apogama Beach in Onna Village, on the north of Okinawa's main island. The natural cave known as Apogama is the draw, on a stretch of coast left almost entirely undeveloped and popular with divers and snorkelers. Parking and what is nearby are covered too.