Churasun Beach is a beach in Tomigusuku, in the south of Okinawa’s main island.
It is a man-made beach with about 700 meters of sand, and that long stretch is its defining feature.
The facilities are well set up, so you can swim and try water activities.
The area around the beach is well equipped too, with barbecue areas, cafes and a basketball court.
It is about 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport, and it draws large crowds every year.
Ratings for Churasun Beach
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other beaches in Okinawa Prefecture.
Churasun Beach at a glance
| Swimming season | 9:00-18:00 (April-June, September-October) 9:00-19:00 (July-August) |
| Opening hours | 6:00-22:00 |
| Jellyfish net | Yes |
| Lifeguard | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Lockers | Yes |
| Rentals | Yes |
| Activities | Yes |
| Shop | Yes |
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Official site | https://churasun-beach.com/ |
Churasun Beach is well set up for swimming, with showers, changing rooms and restrooms, plus float rentals and a good range of water activities.
A jellyfish net and lifeguards are in place, so everyone from adults to small children can enjoy it with peace of mind.
[Rentals] - Beach umbrellas - Beach chairs - Floats - Float mats - Bicycles *See here for prices and details.
[Activities] - Banana boat - Snorkeling lessons - Big Marble - Sea kayaking - Uninhabited island adventure tour, and more *See here for prices and details.
[Barbecue]
You can reserve a barbecue at Churasun Beach.
Book by phone or email from here.
Highlights
700 meters of clean sand
The beach runs about 700 meters, which is a long stretch.
It is split into Kitahama and Minamihama,
- Kitahama is the swimming area
- Minamihama is closed to swimming
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The upper photo is Kitahama, the lower one Minamihama.
Kitahama has the swimming area and equipment for activities such as banana boat rides.
Minamihama has beach volleyball courts and a clean stretch of sand.
Exceptionally clear water
The water here is remarkably clear.
Well-equipped facilities
Churasun Beach is very well equipped.
Beyond showers, locker rooms and restrooms, there are gazebos and other places to rest.
There is also a snack stand, a lookout and a cafe, so you can easily spend the whole day here.
Barbecues are available
[Barbecue]
You can reserve a barbecue at Churasun Beach.
Book by phone or email from here.
Things to know
There are rules for using Churasun Beach.
Check the image above and enjoy the beach safely.
Churasun Beach on YouTube Shorts
Here is a YouTube Short of Churasun Beach.
Getting there and parking
| Access | About 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 5-1 Toyosaki, Tomigusuku City, Okinawa |
| Parking | Yes (paid) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Churasun Beach has a paid parking lot with room for about 800 cars.
Parking fees are as follows.
- First 10 minutes free
- 60 minutes / 100 yen (November-April)
- 60 minutes / 200 yen (May-October)
- Daily maximum / 500 yen
Toyosaki Seaside Park sits right next to Churasun Beach.
Around Churasun Beach
Activities in Tomigusuku
Tomigusuku offers plenty of activities, from snorkeling to SUP.
You can book through Viator or GetYourGuide, so it is worth a look.
Ryukyu Onsen Senagajima Hotel
About 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport, this is the closest resort hotel to the airport, set on Senagajima, an island that is a resort from end to end.
At Ryujin no Yu, the large open-air bath fed by natural hot spring water drawn from 1,000 meters underground, you can soak while looking out over the west coast and the sunset behind the Kerama Islands.
Rooms come in two types, airport view for watching planes take off and land, and ocean view facing the blue sea, and it is a one-minute walk to Umikaji Terrace, the popular white-washed shopping street.
Toyosaki Seaside Park
Toyosaki Seaside Park has the huge Chura Net Park climbing structure and basketball courts, and it draws both locals and visitors.
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.
DMM Kariyushi Aquarium
DMM Kariyushi Aquarium is built around two themes:
- an evergreen forest shaped by the subtropical climate (2F)
- a clear sea alive with all kinds of creatures (1F)
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There are no signboards explaining the animals on display, which makes it feel like being out in nature.
When you want to know more about a creature, the official app has species notes and a floor map.
Admission is as follows.
| Adults (18 and over) | Teens (13-17) | Children (4-12) |
| 2,400 yen | 2,000 yen | 1,500 yen |
*See here for more on DMM Kariyushi Aquarium.
Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa
Okinawa Outlet Mall Ashibinaa sells popular and luxury brands at outlet prices.
There are plenty of restaurants alongside the shops, so it works for lunch or dinner too.
Summary
This article introduced Churasun Beach.
It is a man-made beach with about 700 meters of sand, and everyone from children to adults can enjoy it.
The facilities are well set up, and it draws large crowds every year.
Churasun Beach is about 15 minutes by car from Naha Airport.
It is also a good pick if you are short on time but want to see a beautiful beach.
When you visit Tomigusuku, make time for Churasun Beach.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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