It is about an hour drive from Naha Airport. It is a new and perfect beach, opened in 2022, with activities, rentals, and BBQ. Because it is on the Pacific Ocean side, it is not crowded, making it a great beach for those in the know.
Point 1: “KIN Sunrise Beach” is on the Pacific Ocean side of the central Okinawa main island, but only an hour away!
KIN Sunrise Beach” is located right in the middle of the main island of Okinawa. Moreover, it is not on the East China Sea side, which is crowded with tourists, but on the Pacific Ocean side.
Even though it is located in the central part of the main island of Okinawa, it is amazing that it takes only one hour to get there from Naha Airport via Route 58 and Route 330.
Although it is a populated beach, it is clean and well maintained, with toilets, showers, changing rooms, and other facilities, as well as activities and rentals, making it perfect for those who go empty-handed. The key is that it is still new and pleasant to use.
The beach has a stylish atmosphere, with colorful text objects placed on the beach to attract installations, such as “I♡KIN” and a heart object made of tree branches!
Point 2: What kind of beach is “KIN Sunrise Beach”?
KIN Sunrise Beach” is a long, clean beach with 800 meters of white sand, and just looking at the ocean field is soothing to the soul.
The water clarity is quite clear, and although it is slightly gulfed, it is on the Pacific Ocean side, so it is an unobstructed expanse of water! Jellyfish nets and lifeguards are on duty, so you can swim with peace of mind.
There are many standard activities such as banana boats, jet touring, and super marbles, but canoeing and wakeboarding are also available for beginners and experts alike!
The advantage is that even if you come empty-handed, you can still have a good time.
Even if you don’t want to do any of the activities, BBQ facilities with a pavilion are available for reasonable prices starting at 1,900 yen.
BBQing while looking out at the ocean is a pleasant experience, so we highly recommend it!
The first floor of the pilotis building is perfect for taking a break, while the second floor is equipped with a stroller- and wheelchair-friendly ramp, so you can go straight to the observation deck to enjoy the view.
Point 3: What are the nearby attractions and food in the “KIN Sunrise Beach” area?
KIN Sunrise Beach” is located in Kinmu-cho, where the famous taco restaurant “King Taco Kinmu Honten” is located.
It is the birthplace of tacos and taco rice, so you should definitely try it.
It is not a place where tourists come, so there are not many tourist facilities, but you should definitely visit “Michi no Eki Ginoza (Roadside Station),” which is only a 6-minute drive away.
It is said to be the most innovative roadside station in Okinawa, and while Okinawan gourmet experiences such as Okinawan soba noodles and taco rice and sales of local products are standard roadside station fare, there are also Hanshin Tigers goods for sale, which are sold at the Ginoza camp, and “jagamen” made from the local potato is so popular that visitors come from far away to buy it.
The “Mouth of Truth,” built as a sign of friendship with Italy, is also a popular spot.
There are also cultural experiences such as making photo frames, painting shisa, and carving island elephants, so even a rainy day can be enjoyable.
