Uppama Beach, also known as Ohama Beach, is one of the most beautiful natural beaches in Nakijin Village in northern Okinawa. A broad stretch of brilliant white sand extends for approximately 1 kilometer, creating a scenic coastline that is especially popular with travelers seeking a quieter side of Okinawa.
Nakijin Village is known for its abundant natural surroundings and relatively small number of large-scale tourist facilities. This peaceful setting has made the area popular with resort visitors and photography enthusiasts who want to enjoy Okinawa’s landscapes away from the busier tourist centers.
The name “Uppama” comes from the Okinawan word referring to a large beach, and the scenery lives up to its name. After passing through fields of sugarcane, visitors emerge onto a wide natural shoreline where the brilliant white sand stretches toward a cape in the distance.
The open landscape provides a wonderful contrast between the green farmland, white sand, and clear blue sea. The beach is particularly attractive to photographers, with constantly changing light and scenery creating beautiful opportunities for coastal photography.
One of the highlights of Uppama Beach is the view across the water toward Kouri Island and Kouri Ohashi Bridge. From the beach, visitors can enjoy a wide panorama of the surrounding islands and coastline.
Ferries traveling between the beach and the islands add another photogenic element to the scenery. Watching a boat move slowly across the blue sea with Kouri Island and the bridge in the background creates an especially memorable Okinawan landscape.
Uppama Beach is managed as a private beach by Resort Hotel Bel Paraiso. The facilities are well maintained, while the relatively peaceful surroundings preserve the relaxed atmosphere of a natural northern Okinawan beach.
Visitors can also enjoy various marine activities, making it possible to combine time on the white sand with fun on the water.
For travelers who enjoy photography, Uppama Beach offers a particularly rewarding setting. The long white beach, blue sea, green sugarcane fields, distant islands, bridge, and passing ferries create a variety of compositions within a relatively small area.
It is also an ideal place simply to slow down and enjoy the scenery. Away from the large-scale developments found in some of Okinawa’s resort areas, the beach allows visitors to experience the quieter natural beauty of northern Okinawa.
Uppama Beach is a scenic destination where a kilometer-long stretch of natural white sand meets the clear waters of northern Okinawa. Its peaceful atmosphere and spectacular views toward Kouri Island make it a wonderful stop for travelers exploring the Nakijin and northern Okinawa area.
Whether you come to photograph the coastline, enjoy marine activities, relax beside the sea, or simply take in the view of Kouri Island and Kouri Ohashi Bridge, Uppama Beach offers a refreshing escape into the natural beauty of Okinawa.
9:00-18:00
Swimming season: Early April to the end of September
300 yen
Approx. 91 km from Naha Airport via Okinawa Expressway, approx. 1 hr. 35 min. by car