It takes about 2.5 hours by car from Naha Airport. This beach is located on the Pacific Ocean side of the northern part of Okinawa Island called Yanbaru. This beach is recommended for diving or BBQ. Although it is in a remote area where you cannot even get a cell phone signal, the crystal-clear waters are very attractive.
Point 1: What is the location of “Adan Beach”?
Adan Beach is probably inaccessible to 98% of visitors to Okinawa.
It is located in Chuzu, Kunigami Village, in the northern part of Okinawa’s main island, a little south of Cape Hendo, the northernmost point of the main island, on the Pacific Ocean side, and is very time-consuming to get to.
It is even more difficult to reach by bus, and even if you transfer twice on the Ryukyu Bus and take the Kunigami Village bus to Cape Hendo, there are no buses beyond that point, so a cab is recommended.
Despite such inaccessibility, visitors continue to come throughout the year. What is the hidden charm of this place?
Point 2: What are the activities at “Adan Beach”?
The reason why people keep coming to Adan Beach for surfing, snorkeling, SUP, etc., despite its extreme inaccessibility, is nothing but the beauty of the 1 km-long white beach and the high transparency of the ocean with many tropical fish.
There is also a management office, and although an admission fee of 200 yen is required, the second floor of the management office is used as a BBQ area, so BBQ is possible even in the rain.
It is fun to eat BBQ on the second floor of the management office while enjoying the superb view.
Point 3: What spots do you recommend near “Adan Beach”?
Adan Beach is located at the northernmost tip of Okinawa’s main island and has few commercial facilities.
Recommended spots include Cape Hendo, a 17-minute drive away, and the Yambaruquina Observatory.
There are no restaurants or chain convenience stores in the area, so it is recommended to secure food and beverages at public stores.
The nearest kiosk is the Hendo Kyodo Kiosk, a 15-minute drive away, near the Yambaruquina Observatory.
The “community kiosk,” a unique culture of Okinawa and Amami, is disappearing in urban areas such as Naha.
It is a good place to experience traditional culture.
