Tropical Beach sits in Ginowan City, in the central part of Okinawa’s main island.
It is a man-made beach, but the clean white sand, blue water and well-kept facilities make it a genuinely appealing place.
Large numbers of locals and visitors come here every year, and people in Okinawa call it “Tropi” for short.
The facilities are excellent too, with barbecue areas, marine activities, showers and lockers all provided, so everyone from adults to children can enjoy themselves.
Tropical Beach ratings
*Ratings are the personal view of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, based on comparison with other beaches in the prefecture
Tropical Beach essentials
| Swimming season | April–October 9:00–19:00 *Hours vary by season |
| Hours | April–October 9:00–21:30 *Hours vary by season |
| Swimming fee | Free |
| Safety net | Available |
| Lifeguard | Available |
| Shower room | Available |
| Lockers | Available |
| Swim gear rental | Available |
| Activities | Available |
| Shop | Available |
| Restroom | Available |
| Official website | http://www.ginowantropicalbeach.jp/ |
Tropical Beach has both lifeguards and a safety net, so everyone from adults to children can swim with peace of mind.
There is a wide choice of marine activities and rentals, and you can barbecue here too, though a reservation is required.
[Rentals] ・Parasol ・Summer bed ・Swim ring ・Ball rental *For prices and details, please see this page
[Marine activities] ・Banana boat ・Super Thriller ・Marine jet ・Super Bubba ・Other marine activities are available as well *For prices and details, please see this page
[Barbecue] ・Barbecues require a reservation *For prices and details, please see this page
Highlights
A lovely beach with white sand
The sand is white and soft, the water is beautifully clear, and the whole beach is a pleasure to look at.
A wide choice of marine activities
Tropical Beach has plenty of marine activities on offer, including banana boats and marine jets.
If you would like to enjoy a marine activity, you can book through GetYourGuide or Viator — why not take a look?
Well-equipped facilities
Restrooms, showers and lockers are all provided.
There is a shop and vending machines as well.
Plenty of places to rest
Green benches are set up around the site where you can take a break.
Priority goes to visitors who have paid the usage fee.
You can also rest in the shade of the trees.
You can barbecue here
Rent one of the paid tents and you can hold a barbecue.
The equipment and ingredients for a barbecue can be ordered from the menu — please see this page for details.
[Barbecue] ・Barbecues require a reservation *For prices and details, please see this page
A well-kept promenade
There were a few people out walking along the promenade.
The view of Tropical Beach from the promenade is lovely, and it makes for a very pleasant walk.
Sunset
The sunset here is beautiful too.
Please note
There are a few things you may not do at Tropical Beach, so please follow the rules and enjoy your visit.
Access and parking
| Access | About 30 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 4-2-1 Mashiki, Ginowan City, Okinawa |
| Parking | Available (free) |
| Restroom | Available |
The entrance to the Tropical Beach car park is marked on the map below.
Go in through the entrance and continue a little way, and you will reach the Tropical Beach car park.
Around Tropical Beach
Ginowan Seaside Park
Ginowan Seaside Park is very large, with a gymnasium, a baseball ground and a convention centre alongside the play equipment.
Tropical Beach is itself part of Ginowan Seaside Park.
Marine activities in southern Okinawa
Ginowan City and the southern part of Okinawa’s main island offer a wide range of marine activities.
You can book diving, snorkeling, SUP and more.
If you would like to try a marine activity, why not take a look at GetYourGuide or Viator?
Okinawa Prince Hotel Ocean View Ginowan
Every room at the Okinawa Prince Hotel Ocean View Ginowan has a terrace and an ocean view.
There is a pool and a large public bath, and the view from the infinity pool on the 14th floor is superb — a genuinely luxurious resort stay.
Tropical Beach is about a ten-minute walk from the hotel, making it a great choice if you want that resort feeling.
A rental car is the way to go in Okinawa
For sightseeing on Okinawa’s main island, a rental car is by far the best option.
The places worth visiting are scattered across the island, from Shuri Castle in Naha to the beautiful beaches up north and American Village in Chatan, and with a car you can work through them at your own pace. Local buses are infrequent and rarely run to schedule, so having a rental car makes an enormous difference to how much you get out of the trip.
Cars fill up quickly in the peak season, so we recommend booking early once your travel dates are set.
Summary
In this article we introduced Tropical Beach.
Tropical Beach has beautiful sand and water, of course, but the facilities are well provided for too, making it a beach that adults and children alike can enjoy.
It is a place where locals and visitors gather in numbers, so when you are in Ginowan City, do make time for Tropical Beach.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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