Source: troy_williams
Okinawa is almost a paradise. Endless beaches, soft sand and clear water. But having so many attractive places, it might be hard to choose where to go. This is why we made this list of 10 beaches to visit in Okinawa for your convenience!
1. Sunset Beach
Sunset Beach is located in an artificial bay and stretches about 250 meters. It is an ideal place to watch the sunset, but also good for various activities such as barbecuing and sunbathing. The Mihama American Village shopping complex is nearby, making it easy to combine shopping with relaxing on the beach in one day.
Information
- Fee: free
- Address: Chatan-cho Mihama 2, Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture 904-0115
2. Zampa Beach
Zampa Beach’s shore goes for about 200 meters along the Okinawa coast. There is a designated area for swimming, as well as places for umbrellas. There are also volleyball nets provided, together with other facilities for water sports.
Information
- Fee: free
- Address: 1933 Uza, Yomitan, Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture 904-0328
3. Mibaru Beach
Mibaru Beach stretches for about one kilometer along the coast. Some sections of the beach are somewhat rocky, but still a very popular beach among tourists. There are several accommodation options on the beach, as well as various facilities for sunbathing, swimming and water sports.
Information
- Fee: 500 yen
- Address: Tamaki, Nanjo, Okinawa Prefecture 901-0603
4. Emerald Beach
The Emerald Beach is located inside the Ocean Expo Park and has three sections: one for playing, one for relaxing and one for enjoying the view. Each section is about 150 meters long. Several facilities are available in each section, depending on its purpose.
Information
- Fee: free
- Address: 905-0206 Okinawa Prefecture, Kunigami Distric
5. Okuma Beach
Okuma Beach is located inside the JAL Private Resort Okuma. Visitors can choose to stay at the resort or just visit the beach. The beach stretches for about a kilometer along the coast. There are many facilities provided for both those staying at the resort and for day visitors.
Information
- Fee: 750 yen
- Address: Okuma, Kunigami, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture
6. Moon Beach
Moon Beach is located on the grounds of Hotel Moon Beach. The beach stretches for about 150 meters and is very popular with tourists as well as locals. There is a specially designated area for swimming, volleyball nets and places for installing umbrellas. The hotel offers many facilities for visitors using the beach.
Information
- Fee: 500 yen
- Address: 1203, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture 904-0414
7. Busena Beach
Busena Beach offers many activities to visitors. Besides water sports and the usual sunbathing, tourists visit the Busena Resort Underwater Observatory which offers 360 degrees views of the ocean. Tourists can also go on the water in glass boats to observe the sea life and other interesting underwater details.
Information
- Fee: free
- Address: 1744-1 Kise, Nago-shi, Okinawa-ken 905-0026
8. Manza Beach
Manza Beach is located on the grounds of the ANA InterContinental Manza Beach Resort. The beach is 300 meters long and has many facilities for both overnight stayers and daytime visitors. The sand on this beach is extremely soft, making it the perfect place for a barefoot walk!
Information
- Fee: free
- Address: Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture 904-0493
9. Sun Marina Beach
Sun Marina Beach is within the grounds of Sunmarina Hotel, a luxury resort. The hotel offers many facilities and a wide range of marine and beach activities. There is also a golf course nearby, making it easy to combine multiple activities during a single day.
Information
- Fee: free
- Address: Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture 904-0413
10. Azama San San Beach
Azama San San Beach has soft and white sand and offers many facilities such as showers and baggage lockers. Barbecue equipment rental is available and there are also stores where visitors can buy food and refreshments. The toilets are fitted to meet the needs of physically challenged persons.
Information
- Fee: free
- Address: 901-1502 Okinawa Prefecture, Nanjo, Chinen, Azama−1141−3
Have a good trip and travel!
