Churaumi Aquarium is a popular tourist spot where you can see Whale sharks up close and personal.
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Parking available
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Reservation ok
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credit card available
Bi Bi beach Itomai is close to Naha-airport. You can enjoy BBQing, marine activities and swimming as well! This is a place you can enjoy the whole day at!
- CategoryTourism・Beach
- Phone number0988-40-3451
- AreaSouth
- ParkingBus・Car :600 parking lots
- TagBeachBBQSportMarine sport activitySceneryItoman-city
- Hours8:30-18:308:30-18:30(May vary season to season)
If you want to swim at the beach, you need to be keep an eye out for jelly fish. There are many jelly fish species in Okinawa, but the artificial beach next to the Southern beach hotel resort is a safe place to swim! They provide jelly fish netting for the beach that is inside the seawall, so the water is calm. This is a good beach where kids and adults can enjoy swimming together.
Must-see sights
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Swimming area
Since the wind and the waves are not strong at Chu Chu beach, you can even swim when there's bad weather. While most of the beaches are closing due to the typhoons, Bi Bi beach is sometime opens. However, Please check with the office before you go. There is an artificial seashore close to the beach. The rock are rough, so it's recommended to not let kids go by themselves. The sand is very silky making it very comfortable walking barefoot. The beach provides a shower room and locker room.
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BBQ
You can enjoy BBQ at the beach with your family and friends! The site overlooks the beach, hence you can watch your children swimming from the BBQ . You are not allowed to bring any food with you, but some foods(Onigiri, noodles and drinks) are Ok. Please contact the staff in advance by calling or through their web-page.
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Marine Kaun
You can play volleyball, soccer and basketball at beach side courts. The marine activities are wakeboarding, biscuits, Dragonboat racing, Jet skiing ,banana boats, big marvel, parasailing, snorkeling, and clear kayaking. Please check for more Information at the office.
How to enjoy Bi Bi beach
When you get tired, have a break at the harbor. It is located next to the sands. There are basket courts and a playground, that kids can enjoy and you can watch them from the arbor.
There are observation platforms at the edge of the beach. Many family visitors and couples come to see the sunset from here. Some locals visit to take a nice picture of the sunset. It's also known for the best spot for wedding pictures. There is no tall buildings around the beach, so you can enjoy the beautiful scenery at the beach.
Your time at the beach will be a fantastic memory. The parking lot needs to be paid for in advance. Once you pay, you can go in and out anytime after.
The artificial beach is mostly popular among family and couples. The wind and waves are calm, so it's a good beach for people who are visiting an Okinawan beach for the first time, or for those who aren't really good at swimming, or want to swim during bad weather. There is a BBQ area and a playground for kids!
Bi Bi beach may not be as beautiful as beaches up North. However if you want to swim safely, and want to enjoy marine activities and BBQ'S, and a beach that’s close to Naha-airport; this is the best beach for you!
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Bi Bi beach Itoman Information
Name | Bi Bi beach Itoman |
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Tel/Fax: |
TEL:0988-40-3451 TEL:0988-40-3454 |
Address: |
1-6-15 Nishizaki-town Itoman-city Okinawa |
Access |
It takes about 25 minutes from Naha-airport by car(6.5mile) Bus: There is a bus goes Itoman-city to Naha-airport(Itochan bus) |
Hours |
May vary season to area 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m. (April to October) 8:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. (November to March)※be closed during new year Beach swimming season At the beginning of April to around late October 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (The beach will be closed at 7:00p.m. in July - August) |
Closed |
November-March, Every Tuesday, New year's day For using the facilities The parking lots will be charged during April to October For BBQ, please make a reservation in 2 days advance You are not allowed to bring foods and cooking stove. |
Entrance fee
Entrance fee |
Regular BBQ: Empty handed BBQ : Marine activity: PLAN Q (parasailing+snorkeling)It takes about 120 minutes Qualifing age : More than 6 / Accompanying parent / more than 66 pounds The amount : 10,800 yen (with tax) PLAN S PLAN C PLAN M PLAN T PLAN R |
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How to pay
Budget |
Parking:100-3,000yen |
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e.t.c. |
May vary activity to activity |
Credit card |
VISA,MasterCard,JCB,Diners Club,American Express |
Currency |
JPY |
Reservation |
Available Please check the Bi Bi beach Itoman home page for making a reservation for BBQ & Marine activities. |
Facilities
Parking |
600 free parking lots ・Bike : 100 yen ※For showing the parking receipt, you can enter and out anytime. ※For parkig during November to 31st March is free. |
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Information
Time |
60 minutes - close time |
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Smorking |
Smorking is prohibited |
e.t.c |
You are not allowed to bring pets with you The beach welcomes the visitors with disability. Handicapped parking is available Phone:The signal is good. WiFi:Not available Bathroom:available |
A little advise from Churashima travel
A brief comment |
The beach provides shower,BBQ facilities and marine sport activities. The beach is popular spot among tourist all over world. |
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Important notice |
It's recommended to make a reservation in advance. |
What to bring |
Towel Spare clothes Swim wear |