Odomari Beach is a beach on Ikei Island, a small island in Uruma City in the central part of Okinawa’s main island.
It is an island, but a bridge connects it to the mainland, so you can simply drive there.
Odomari Beach is a natural beach known for roughly 400 metres of sand and beautifully clear water.
It is well equipped, with restrooms, changing rooms and more.
Taster dives, snorkeling and BBQs are all available, so there is plenty to do beyond a swim.
Ratings for Odomari Beach
Odomari Beach at a glance
| Swimming season | Around April to October |
| Hours | 9:00-18:00 Subject to seasonal change |
| Admission | Adults: 500 yen Children: 300 yen (includes parking, showers and changing rooms) |
| Jellyfish net | Yes |
| Lifeguard | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Lockers | Yes |
| Rentals | Yes |
| Activities | Yes |
| Shop | Yes |
| Restroom | Yes |
| Official website | http://www.oodomari.com/ |
Odomari Beach is well equipped for swimming, with showers, changing rooms and restrooms, plus a good choice of rentals such as swim rings and a range of activities.
It has a jellyfish net and lifeguards on duty, so everyone from adults to children can relax here.
[Rentals] - Tent pitch fee - Snorkel and fin set - Snorkel mask - Parasol - Parasol set - Sun lounger - Swim ring - Swimsuit hire - Towel hire - Life jacket *For prices and details, see here
[Activities] - Sea kayaking - Diving *For prices and details, see here
[BBQ] You can book a BBQ at Odomari Beach. See here for details.
Highlights
About 400 metres of beautiful sand
The sand at Odomari Beach runs for roughly 400 metres and is genuinely lovely.
It is soft and fine underfoot, though there is coral and shell here and there, so sandals are worth wearing.
Clear water
The water is wonderfully clear and very beautiful.
Plenty of people were in for a swim.
A good spread of rentals, snorkeling and other activities
This is a beach with plenty on offer, from rentals to snorkeling.
Snorkel here and you will find fish even in the shallows, and the view underwater is lovely.
Restrooms, showers and changing rooms on site
Restrooms, showers and changing rooms are all provided.
BBQs are available too
[BBQ]
You can book a BBQ at Odomari Beach.
See here for details.
Access & Parking
| Access | About 80 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 1012 Yonashiro Ikei, Uruma City, Okinawa |
| Parking | Yes (paid) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Odomari Beach has a car park.
The parking fee covers use of the showers, changing rooms and other facilities.
- Adults: 500 yen
- Children: 300 yen
See the map below for parking details.
What’s nearby Odomari Beach
Activities on Ikei Island
Ikei Island offers all kinds of marine activities.
You can book diving, snorkeling, parasailing and more.
If you would like to enjoy diving or snorkeling, why not see what is available on Viator or GetYourGuide?
Ikei Island Onsen AJ Resort Island Ikei
Ikei Island Onsen AJ Resort Island Ikei is a resort hotel on Ikei Island, one of Okinawa’s smaller islands.
Every room has an ocean view, and the resort has an outdoor pool and a hot spring as well.
Ikei Beach is about five minutes away by car.
A rental car is the way to go in Okinawa
A rental car is by far the best way to get around the main island of Okinawa.
Shuri Castle in Naha, the beautiful beaches up north, American Village in Chatan and the rest are scattered all over the island, so having a car lets you explore at your own pace. Buses are infrequent and rarely run to time, so whether or not you have a car makes a real difference to the trip.
Popular seasons book up quickly, so reserve early once your dates are set.
In summary
This article introduced Odomari Beach.
It is a natural beach known for roughly 400 metres of sand and beautifully clear water.
It is well equipped for swimming too, so children and adults alike will have a good time.
If you are heading to Ikei Island, do stop by Odomari Beach.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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