It takes about 1 hour and 46 minutes by car from Naha Airport. Even in the Nakijin area, where there are many beautiful beaches, Shirahama Beach is a beautiful beach that has attracted the attention of film crews for commercials and TV dramas. There are no fancy activities, but just looking at the scenery is relaxing.
Point 1: What is the location where “Shirahama Beach” is located?
Shirahama Beach is located in Moroshi, Nakijin Village, an hour and 46 minutes drive from Naha Airport in the northern part of Okinawa’s main island. There are not many large hotels in this area, but rather stylish villas and vacation rentals.
It is the area of choice for repeat Okinawa visitors who are tired of staying in big hotels and are, so to speak, “Okinawa travel experts!
The same is true for the beaches, which are suitable for those who like beaches with lots of activities but prefer quieter beaches with clean water.
Even the locals say, “The ocean at Nakijin is so beautiful, please go back and take a look,
Its rarity is so great that sometimes it does not even appear on maps or in navigation systems!
It takes 1 hour and 46 minutes from the airport, which is a little bit of a challenge, but I am sure that you will be “glad I went! It takes 1 hour and 46 minutes from the airport, but I am sure you will be glad you went to this beach, and I will do my best to recommend it!
Point 2: What kind of beach is “Shirahama Beach”?
I would like to tell you what kind of beach “Shirahama Beach” is from now on.
If you look up “Shirahama Beach” in an Internet search, you will find only Izu and Wakayama. Also, there is “Shirahama Beach Street” in Uruma City, which is very confusing.
It is a little difficult to reach the information because it seems to be the name of a beach, but please make sure to include the keyword “Nakijin Village.
Shirahama Beach in Moroshi, Nakijin Village is as clear as an isolated island.
As the name suggests, the fine-grained sand is also beautiful, and like the neighboring Aka Grave Beach, it is a beach that has attracted the attention of film crews for commercials and TV dramas.
Recently, a drone has been used to take pictures from directly above the sea, and you can see three different colors of the sea: emerald green in the shallow areas, green in the slightly deeper areas, and blue near the horizon.
Shirahama Beach is not an official beach, so there are no fancy beach activities or rental items, but some people bring their own equipment to enjoy snorkeling and other activities.
However, there are no jellyfish nets or lifeguards, so please take it easy and avoid going where the tides are strong as much as possible.
Point 3: The after-beach at “Shirahama Beach” is also fun!
Nakijin Village, where “Shirahama Beach” is located, has many unique stores to satisfy travelers.
As for sightseeing spots, it is a 4-minute drive to the famous “Nakijin Castle Ruins. It is a 14-minute drive to Churaumi Aquarium. Since you have come to Nakijin, you must see at least one of these tourist attractions before you leave.
The beautiful stone walls of Nakijin Castle Ruins in particular are a must-see, as the intricately folded stonewalls were impossible to build on the mainland in the 1400s!
As for gourmet food, we recommend the old-fashioned restaurant “Nakijin Soba” (buckwheat noodles), which is a 4-minute drive away!
