Sesoko Beach
瀬底ビーチ26°39′ N 127°51′ EBeach
Sesoko Beach on Sesoko-jima in Motobu is an 800 m natural white-sand beach with a lifeguarded swim area, and its 2026 season ran from 7 March to 30 November.
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The sand runs for about 800 m down Sesoko's west coast, and on a clear afternoon you look straight out at Ie-jima and Minna. Locals also call it Kunri-hama. Mori Trust runs the beach beside the Hilton Okinawa Sesoko Resort, which opened in 2020, and the facilities carry resort prices.
Snorkel sets rent for ¥1,500 and the marked swim area gives children room to paddle. A bike parks free in its own area during swimming hours, which makes the beach a good swim stop on a Motobu loop. The season opened early in 2026, on 7 March, so a late-winter visit may find the lifeguards back on duty.
Before you swim
- Swim only inside the marked area, about 120 m wide and 80 m deep, where the lifeguards watch
December to March
The 2026 season ran from 7 March to 30 November, so the lifeguards and rentals take a break from December through February. The beach faces west across to Ie-jima, which keeps it out of the worst of the north-east winter wind.
Snorkelling
Entry Walk in from the sand inside the swim area
Our ratings
- Swimming
- Snorkelling
- Sunset
- Quiet
- Families
- Scenery
Worth knowing
- Bring coins or small notes for the ¥500 hot shower.
- Stay for sunset: the beach faces west.
FAQ
Quick answers about Sesoko Beachよくある質問
Can you swim at Sesoko Beach in winter?
Sesoko Beach runs its lifeguarded swim season from 7 March to 30 November in 2026, so December to early March falls outside it.
How much is parking at Sesoko Beach?
Parking at Sesoko Beach costs ¥1,000 a day per car, ¥500 for under an hour and nothing for under 10 minutes. Bikes use a free parking area during swimming hours.
Can you snorkel at Sesoko Beach?
Yes. Sesoko Beach rents snorkel sets for ¥1,500 (adult) and ¥1,000 (child) during the season.
Is Sesoko Beach worth visiting in winter?
The 2026 season ran from 7 March to 30 November, so the lifeguards and rentals take a break from December through February. The beach faces west across to Ie-jima, which keeps it out of the worst of the north-east winter wind.
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