Mibaru Beach is a beach in Nanjo City, in the southern part of Okinawa’s main island.
It is a natural beach known for its very clear water and, together with Hyakuna Beach, a two-kilometre stretch of sand.
There are plenty of marine activities on offer too, from banana boats and Marble rides to glass-bottom boats.
Ratings for Mibaru Beach
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Mibaru Beach at a glance
| Swimming season | None in particular |
| Opening hours | 8:30-17:00 (until 17:30 from May to September) |
| Swimming fee | Free |
| Safety net | None |
| Lifeguards | None |
| Showers | Yes |
| Lockers | Yes |
| Equipment rental | Yes |
| Activities | Yes |
| Shop | Yes |
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Official website | Mibaru Marine Center |
Mibaru Beach has a full range of rental gear and activities, with facilities that let everyone from adults to children enjoy themselves.
For details on rentals and activities, please see the Mibaru Marine Center.
What to look out for
Two kilometres of beautiful sand
Mibaru Beach is a natural beach and the water is very clear.
There are visitors at certain times of year, but it never gets truly crowded, so it also suits anyone who just wants to relax by the shore.
Plenty of rentals and activities
With rental gear and activities well provided for, it is set up so that adults and children alike can have a good time.
You can also book through GetYourGuide or Viator, so it is worth seeing what is available.
Beautifully clear water
As a natural beach, the water here is remarkably clear.
Getting there and parking
| Access | About 40 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 1599-6 Tamagusuku Hyakuna, Nanjo City, Okinawa |
| Parking | Yes (paid: 500 yen) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Mibaru Beach has a paid car park.
Parking costs 500 yen for the day.
Please check the map below for details.
What’s nearby Mibaru Beach
Recommended activities in Nanjo City
Nanjo City offers a wide range of marine activities.
You can book diving, snorkelling, SUP and more.
If you would like to try diving or snorkelling, take a look at what is available on GetYourGuide or Viator.
Hyakuna Garan
Hyakuna Garan is a luxury resort hotel known for its cuisine made with seasonal Okinawan ingredients and its ocean views.
Set right on the coast, it looks out over the Okinawan sea from atop a cliff.
Room rates are a little above average, but the service and hospitality more than make up for it.
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.
Shuri Castle in Naha, the beautiful beaches up north, American Village in Chatan – the places worth seeing are scattered across the island, and having a car lets you explore at your own pace. Buses are infrequent and rarely run on time, so having a car makes a real difference to the trip.
Cars book up quickly in peak season, so reserve as soon as your dates are set.
Summary
In this article we introduced Mibaru Beach.
Mibaru Beach is a natural beach known for its very clear water and, together with Hyakuna Beach, a two-kilometre stretch of sand.
There are plenty of marine activities too, from banana boats and Marble rides to glass-bottom boats.
If you are heading to Nanjo City, do make time for Mibaru Beach.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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