okinawa northern beaches

Beaches of Northern Okinawa

Enjoy the lush beauty and sparkling seaside of northern Okinawa

The northern part of Okinawa is full of beautiful beaches just begging to be explored. Lounge on the sand and stroll through the surf, swim or snorkel through pristine, clear waters, or try your hand at fun marine activities like banana boating, sea kayaking, and more!

Announcement
  • *Information current as of July 2021.
  • *Swimming seasons and times are subject to change depending on weather conditions.

Kouri Beach

kouri beach okinawa
Swimming season
End of Apr–mid-Oct
Swimming hours
9:00–18:00
Entrance fee
Free
Address
Kouri, Nakijin Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture
MAPCODE
485 662 862*88
Parking
Available (free parking)
  • Parking
  • Jellyfish net
  • Lifeguard
  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Shop

Yagaji Beach

yagaji beach okinawa
Swimming season
4/18–10/31
Swimming hours
8:00–17:00
Entrance fee
Paid entry
Address
143 Yaga, Nago city, Okinawa Prefecture
MAPCODE
485 514 246*41
Parking
50 cars (free parking)
WEBSITE
https://yagaji-beach.com/
*only in Japanese
  • Parking
  • Jellyfish net
  • Lifeguard
  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Shop
  • Campsite
  • BBQ
  • Marine activities

Ie Beach

ie beach okinawa
Swimming season
Year-round(lifeguards May–Nov)
Swimming hours
8:30–17:00
Entrance fee
Paid entry
Address
2439 Higashiemae, Ie Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture
MAPCODE
553 129 636*40
Parking
80 cars (free parking)
WEBSITE
https://www.iejima.org.e.qz.hp.transer.com/document/2014121700020/
  • Parking
  • Jellyfish net
  • Lifeguard
  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Shop
  • Campsite
  • BBQ

Emerald Beach (Ocean Expo Park)

emerald beach okinawa
Swimming season
4/1–10/31
Swimming hours
Apr, Sep1–15: 8:30–18:30
May–Aug: 8:30–19:00
Sep16–30: 8:30–18:00
Oct: 8:30–17:30
Entrance fee
Free
Address
424 Ishikawa, Motobu Town, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture
MAPCODE
553 075 767*37
Parking
1,900 cars (free parking)
WEBSITE
https://oki-park.jp/kaiyohaku/en/inst/75
  • Parking
  • Jellyfish net
  • Lifeguard
  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Lockers
  • Shop

Sesoko Beach

sesoko beach okinawa
Swimming season
Mid-Apr–Oct 31
Swimming hours
9:00–17:00
Entrance fee
Free
Address
5583-1 Sesoko, Motobu Town, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture
MAPCODE
206 822 264*21
Parking
300 cars (paid parking)
WEBSITE
https://www.sesokobeach.jp/
*only in Japanese
  • Parking
  • Jellyfish net
  • Lifeguard
  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Lockers
  • Shop
  • Marine activities

Hotel Resonex Nago Beach

nago beach okinawa
Swimming season
Apr–Oct
Swimming hours
9:00–18:00
Entrance fee
Paid entry(waived for hotel guests)
Address
247-1 Yamanoha, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture
MAPCODE
206 652 826*32
Parking
Available (paid parking)
WEBSITE
https://nago.resonex.jp/marine-activity/
*only in Japanese
  • Parking
  • Jellyfish net
  • Lifeguard
  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Lockers
  • Marine activities

21st Century Forest Beach

21st century forest beach
Swimming season
End of Apr–Sep 30
Swimming hours
10:00–18:00
Jul–Aug: 9:30–18:30
Entrance fee
Free
Address
2-2-1 Miyazato, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture
MAPCODE
206 626 466*70
Parking
Available (free parking)
WEBSITE
https://nagomun.or.jp/facility/1195/
  • Parking
  • Jellyfish net
  • Lifeguard
  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • BBQ

Koki Beach

koki beach okinawa
Swimming season
Year-round(no lifeguards)
Swimming hours
Apr–Sep: 9:00–19:00
Oct–Mar: 8:00–19:00
Entrance fee
Free
Address
674-1 Koki, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture
MAPCODE
206 444 180*50
Parking
30 cars (free parking)
WEBSITE
https://nagomun.or.jp/facility/1200/
  • Parking
  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Lockers
  • BBQ

Kise Beach

kise beach okinawa
Swimming season
4/1–9/30
Swimming hours
Apr–Jun: 9:00–17:00
Jul–Sep: 9:00–18:00
Entrance fee
Paid entry(waived for hotel guests)
Address
115-2 Kise, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture
MAPCODE
206 413 730*31
Parking
For hotel guests only
WEBSITE
https://www.kise-beachpalace.jp/en
  • Parking
  • Jellyfish net
  • Lifeguard
  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Lockers
  • Shop
  • Marine activities

Busena Beach

busena beach okinawa
Swimming season
Year-round(no lifeguards Nov–Mar)
Swimming hours
Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct: 9:00–17:00
Jul–Aug: 9:00–18:00
Entrance fee
Paid entry (waived for hotel guests)
Address
1808 Kise, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture
MAPCODE
206 442 345*45
Parking
350 cars (free parking)
WEBSITE
https://www.terrace.co.jp/en/busena/facilities/
  • Parking
  • Jellyfish net
  • Lifeguard
  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Lockers
  • Shop

Kariyushi Beach

kariyushi beach okinawa
Swimming season
Mar–Oct
Swimming hours
Mar–May, Oct: 9:00–17:00
Jun–Sep: 9:00–18:00
Entrance fee
Paid entry
Address
1996, Kise, Nago-City, Okinawa Prefecture
MAPCODE
206 411 355*60
Parking
Available (free parking)
*Parking at Kariyushi Beach Resort Ocean Spa, with free shuttle to the beach
WEBSITE
http://www.kariyushi-beach.co.jp/
*only in Japanese
  • Parking
  • Jellyfish net
  • Lifeguard
  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Lockers
  • Shop
  • Marine activities

Mission Beach

mission beach okinawa
Swimming season
4/21–10/31
Swimming hours
9:00–17:30
Entrance fee
Paid entry
Address
2005-1 Afuso, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture
MAPCODE
206 349 668*52
Parking
100 cars (paid parking)
WEBSITE
https://tryclub-okinawa.com/
*only in Japanese
  • Parking
  • Lifeguard
  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Shop
  • BBQ
  • Marine activities

Hamabaru Beach

hamabaru beach okinawa
Swimming season
4/1–10/31
Swimming hours
9:00–18:00
Entrance fee
Paid entry
Address
1314, Afuso, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture
MAPCODE
206 286 702*30
Parking
60 cars (free parking)
WEBSITE
https://appreciate8.co.jp/en
  • Parking
  • Lifeguard
  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Shop
  • Marine activities

Manza Beach

manza beach okinawa
Swimming season
Year-round
Swimming hours
Mar–Jun, Oct–Dec: 9:00–17:00
Jul–Aug: 9:00–19:00
Sep: 9:00–18:00
Entrance fee
Paid entry
3/17–10/31: Free
Address
2260 Seragaki, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture
MAPCODE
206 313 455*11
Parking
620 cars (paid parking)
3/17–10/31: free parking
WEBSITE
https://www.anaintercontinental-manza.jp/en/beach/
  • Parking
  • Jellyfish net
  • Lifeguard
  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Lockers
  • Shop
  • Marine activities

Onna Seaside Civil Park Nabee Beach

nabee beach okinawa
Swimming season
4/1–10/31
Swimming hours
Apr–Jun, Oct: 9:00–18:00
Jul–Sep: 9:00–19:00
Entrance fee
Free
Address
419-4 Onna, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture
MAPCODE
206 283 604*70
Parking
200 cars (free parking)
WEBSITE
https://www.nabee.info/english/
  • Parking
  • Jellyfish net
  • Lifeguard
  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Lockers
  • Shop
  • BBQ
  • Marine activities

Sunmarina Beach

sunmarina beach okinawa
Swimming season
Year-round
Swimming hours
8:30–17:30
Entrance fee
Free
Address
66-1 Fuchaku, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture
MAPCODE
206 127 804*02
Parking
200 cars (paid parking)
WEBSITE
https://sheraton-okinawa.co.jp/en/
  • Parking
  • Jellyfish net
  • Lifeguard
  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Lockers
  • Marine activities

Tiger Beach

tiger beach okinawa
Swimming season
4/1–10/31
Swimming hours
9:00–18:00
Jul–Aug: 9:00–19:00
Entrance fee
Free
Address
1550-1 Fuchaku, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture
MAPCODE
206 096 895*44
Parking
80 cars (paid parking)
WEBSITE
https://www.hotelmonterey.co.jp/en/okinawa/activity/tigerbeach.html
  • Parking
  • Jellyfish net
  • Lifeguard
  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Lockers
  • Shop
  • BBQ
  • Marine activities

Kanucha Beach

kanucha beach okinawa
Swimming season
3/31–10/31
Swimming hours
9:00–18:00
7/20–8/31: 8:00–18:00
Entrance fee
Paid entry (waived for hotel guests)
Address
156-2 Abu, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture
MAPCODE
485 159 341*55
Parking
300 cars (free parking)
WEBSITE
https://www.kanucha.jp/activity/kanucha-beach
  • Parking
  • Jellyfish net
  • Lifeguard
  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Lockers
  • Shop
  • Marine activities

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