Zanpa Beach

Zanpa Beach
Address: Uza 1933, Yomitan Village, Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture
Self-driving: About 70 minutes by car from Naha Airport. Free parking lot (100 parking spaces) is available.

Zanpa Beach is located next to Cape Zanpa and is famous for its white sandy beach and clear shallows. It is suitable for families and snorkeling beginners. The sand is fine and soft, and the intertidal zone ecology can be seen at low tide, where parents and children can play in the water and pick up shells. The beach is well-equipped with facilities such as monitors, safety nets, free Wi-Fi, paid showers (200 yen), and parasol rentals, making it very convenient.

This is also a popular spot for watching the sunset. At sunset, the sea surface is dyed golden red, creating a strong romantic atmosphere. The nearby Cape Zanpa Royal Hotel offers water sports such as SUP and snorkeling, and you can also make reservations for beach BBQs. The swimming season is from April to October, and the opening hours are from 9:00 to 18:00. Swimming is not open in winter.

Nearby attractions include "Okashi Goten Yomitan Main Store" (6 minutes' walk), where you can buy Okinawa's special red taro desserts; "Ryukyu Glass Studio" where you can experience glass crafts, about 16 minutes' drive away.

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Post by Alichan | Apr 20, 2025