A frequently asked question amongst people on Okinawa Questions pages and those interested in coming here is where to find a great camping spot on the beach.
Okinawa, being an island, has a lot of coastlines. Because of that, there are plenty of areas to set up camp. However, some of those areas, such as Hippie Beach, require special permission from the city to pitch a tent. Furthermore, some areas of Okinawa aren't the best for camping for various reasons either.
That's not the case with Itoman City's Kitanashiro Beach, though.
Kitanashiro Beach offers the seclusion that most are looking for, as well as some great snorkeling and swimming waters. In addition to that, there are proper facilities that one would expect at a campsite, minus the showers. I would still recommend bringing your own toiletries though.
The locals, who also come out to the beach in order to camp out of the backs of their cars or in tents and have barbeques said that swimming near the coastline isn't the best because of the sharp rocks. They recommended shoes if you do go swimming while the tide is out.
Though, it is better farther out to not only swim but to go snorkeling as well.
If you're brave enough to claim a private beach and campsite all to yourself, you can do that here too.
Load your SUP or kayak up with camping supplies and travel around Ejina Island looking for the perfect place for a private camping experience.
If you happen to have a 4x4, you can drive a little farther down from the main beach entrance and get down to the sand using the boat ramp. This will give you a bit more seclusion from the main camp area too, while still keeping you more inland, so to say.
Whether you decide to camp out here or not, it's still a perfect place to take your dogs as it's pet-friendly.
One group of campers had their dog out, and we, of course, took @Marron with us on our daily exploration too!
With the tidepools at low tide and the great length of the sand for kids to play in, this can be a fun beach for the entire family. It's not too far out of the way to get to and is still relatively close to civilization while providing some necessary peace and quiet away from it all.
Just remember, swim at your own risk! This beach is not watched over by any lifeguards and children must always be accompanied by adults.
Oh, and please be respectful; don't leave your trash behind for others to pick up.
Okinawa, being an island, has a lot of coastlines. Because of that, there are plenty of areas to set up camp. However, some of those areas, such as Hippie Beach, require special permission from the city to pitch a tent. Furthermore, some areas of Okinawa aren't the best for camping for various reasons either.
That's not the case with Itoman City's Kitanashiro Beach, though.
Kitanashiro Beach offers the seclusion that most are looking for, as well as some great snorkeling and swimming waters. In addition to that, there are proper facilities that one would expect at a campsite, minus the showers. I would still recommend bringing your own toiletries though.
The locals, who also come out to the beach in order to camp out of the backs of their cars or in tents and have barbeques said that swimming near the coastline isn't the best because of the sharp rocks. They recommended shoes if you do go swimming while the tide is out.
Though, it is better farther out to not only swim but to go snorkeling as well.
If you're brave enough to claim a private beach and campsite all to yourself, you can do that here too.
Load your SUP or kayak up with camping supplies and travel around Ejina Island looking for the perfect place for a private camping experience.
If you happen to have a 4x4, you can drive a little farther down from the main beach entrance and get down to the sand using the boat ramp. This will give you a bit more seclusion from the main camp area too, while still keeping you more inland, so to say.
Whether you decide to camp out here or not, it's still a perfect place to take your dogs as it's pet-friendly.
One group of campers had their dog out, and we, of course, took @Marron with us on our daily exploration too!
With the tidepools at low tide and the great length of the sand for kids to play in, this can be a fun beach for the entire family. It's not too far out of the way to get to and is still relatively close to civilization while providing some necessary peace and quiet away from it all.
Just remember, swim at your own risk! This beach is not watched over by any lifeguards and children must always be accompanied by adults.
Oh, and please be respectful; don't leave your trash behind for others to pick up.
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