Naminoue Beach — Attraction in Naha

During our trip to Japan, we decided to visit Naminoue Beach on a warm Saturday in June, and it turned out to be a delightful experience. What struck us the most was how serene and uncrowded the beach was, providing a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of the city.

Before heading to the beach, we picked up a picnic breakfast from a nearby grocery store, which was a great way to start the day. Finding some shade, we settled down to enjoy our meal and take in the beautiful surroundings before venturing onto the sandy shoreline.

At Naminoue Beach, we found all the necessary amenities for a comfortable beach day. There were attentive lifeguards, convenient showers, and public restrooms, ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. The sight of a man selling jerk chicken and another selling beer out of his van added a unique and local touch to our beach day, making it an even more memorable experience.

Though we couldn't swim due to the aftermath of a recent typhoon, we made the most of our time by exploring the beach and collecting cool shells that dotted the shore. The presence of the Naminoue Shrine overlooking the area added a touch of culture and history to our beach visit.

While we didn't get the full experience of swimming on that particular day, Naminoue Beach still left a positive impression on us. Its peaceful atmosphere and the chance to witness the local vendors added to the charm of this quaint beach.

In conclusion, I highly recommend Naminoue Beach to anyone visiting the area. Despite not being able to fully swim during our visit, the tranquil setting, friendly vendors, and picturesque surroundings made it a memorable and enjoyable stop during our time in Japan. It's a must-visit destination for those seeking a serene escape from the city's hustle and a chance to unwind by the sea. One last thing, near the beach is a small grassy area with a butterfly garden, swing set, and small cave which we visited after...

May be in the past it was a good beach but putting the highway in front of it killed it. And this is the only beach in Naha. Other beaches are min 1hr drive away and also not good for various reasons. The decisions for the highway seems to be taken by very low IQ local boss. On the left of this beach is a schnorheling area. As typical for Japan they build something nice and beautiful, only to put a label entry forbidden. Why wasting resources that way is incomprehensible to my logic, but passes to the logic to keep face and try to look nice when actually the things are not nice. Highly widespread policy in Japan, which I consider very unhonest and actually very dangerous since it forces you to do wrong decisions. So with the schnorheling part, It was forbidden to swim there. Well, the people, for the lack of better option, do gather there and there is a kind of nice and romantic atmosphere especially at sunset (blocked by the ugly highway), that is why giving 2...

Ruined. Naminoue Beach is a beach located in Naha that is located next to Naminoue Shrine, which sits on a cliff above the beach. This is a legit Japanese sandy beach that also has some food trucks. However, the beach is ruined by the fact that the beach's ocean view is blocked by a highway (National Route 58) that is built above the water.

I do get why the highway is there as it is for practical reasons in order for traffic to move more easily around the island, but the beauty of the beach is sacrificed. Still, if you just want to sit on the sand and get some sun in town, this is a good spot. It also makes more for a nice place visit in tandem with...