About 36 minutes by car from Naha Airport. This beach is located in Yaese-cho, Shimajiri-gun, in the southern part of Okinawa’s main island. There is an abandoned resort hotel nearby, which contrasts with the beautiful sea. The sea has been dammed up to make it look like a swimming pool, so it seems safe for swimming.
Point 1: For those in the know? What is the location of Bomagusuku-no-sato Beach?
Bomagusuku no Sato Beach” is located in Yaese-cho, Shimajiri-gun, in the southern part of Okinawa’s main island. It takes about 36 minutes to get there from Naha Airport via Route 329.
Yaese Town is surrounded by Nanjo City and Itoman City in southern Okinawa, and although tourist attractions such as Peace Memorial Park and Okinawa World are nearby, there are no notable tourist attractions in Yaese Town, and it is probably a place where tourists are not well-known.
Surrounded by tropical greenery, the beach is surrounded by bare rocks, giving the impression of wild Okinawan nature.
The Bomashiro no Sato restaurant building, which once operated behind the beach, gives the beach a unique appearance.
The contrast between the beautiful emerald green sea and the ruins is too great.
The question that lingers in the corner of my mind is, “What in the world happened to it and why does it still stand as a ruin?” I was still in the corner of my mind, but the beautiful emerald green sea in front of my eyes made me crazy.
Point 2: What kind of beach is “Bomagusuku-no-sato Beach”?
Bomagusuku-no-sato Beach” is an unspoiled, pristine beach that is distinctly different from artificial beaches or well-developed beaches. The beach is shallow, with rocks poking out of the water, and the sand has many craggy stones.
It is not an official beach, but those who wish to swim enjoy it at their own risk.
Especially in the southern part of the main island of Okinawa, which is a mecca for surfing enthusiasts, it can be said that many people come here to enjoy marine sports on weekends. On weekdays, however, it is very quiet without a shadow of a soul.
Sometimes snorkeling and kayaking classes are held on this beach.
The ocean has been partially dammed up by concrete to create a pool-like area, and the waves are relatively calm.
That may be why this beach is particularly suitable for marine sports with few dangerous waves.
Point 3: What are the sights and food around “Bomagusuku-no-sato Beach”?
One of the highlights around “Bomagusuku-no-sato Beach” is the Peace Memorial Park, which is an 8-minute drive away. The history of Okinawa, which should not be allowed to fade away, is a must-see place for Japanese people.
A 9-minute drive away is “Okinawa World,” a theme park where you can explore limestone caves and experience eisa (traditional Okinawan folk dance) and painting, which can be enjoyed regardless of the weather.
For gourmet food, we recommend “Makabe Chinaa,” an old private house tea house in Itoman City, a 14-minute drive away. This old house was the site of a fierce battle during the Battle of Okinawa, and bullet holes can still be seen in the house. However, the beautiful Okinawan cuisine you can enjoy while feeling the breeze blowing through the air is the best!
