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Okinawa Beaches

The 20 Best Beaches on Okinawa’s Main Island

Twenty recommended beaches hand-picked by an editor who has reviewed more than 100 beaches on Okinawa's main island, from Zanpa, Kouri and Manza to Sesoko, with access and parking information.
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.
Onna Beaches

The 21 Best Beaches in Onna Village, Okinawa

Every beach in Onna Village on Okinawa's main island, all 20 of them, from the busy resort beaches to the quiet stretches locals keep to themselves, each with its character, access, and parking set out.
List of beaches

Chatan Beaches | All five, from the busy favorites to the hidden gems

A guide to all five beaches and stretches of coast in Chatan. From the crowd-pleasing Araha Beach and Chatan Park Sunset Beach to Sunabe Beach, which locals keep to themselves, with what each one offers plus access and parking.
Okinawa Beaches

9 Best Beaches in Central Okinawa (Including Hidden Gems)

Nine recommended beaches in the central area of Okinawa's main island, from popular beaches in Yomitan, Chatan and Ginowan to hidden gems on Uruma City's bridge-linked islands.
Yomitan Beaches

Yomitan Village | The 3 Most Popular and Best-Known Beaches

Three of the most popular beaches in Yomitan Village, central Okinawa — Zanpa Beach, Nirai Beach and Toguchi Beach — with ratings, facilities and access details for each.