Ikei 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.
Ikei Beach is a natural beach known for beautifully clear water and rocks left just as nature shaped them.
It is well equipped, with restrooms, changing rooms and coin lockers.
Taster dives, snorkeling and BBQs are all available, so there is plenty to do beyond a swim.
Ratings for Ikei Beach
Ikei Beach at a glance
| Swimming season | 9:00-18:00 (April-June, September-October) 9:00-19:00 (July-August) |
| Hours | 8:30-20:30 (April-October) 8:30-18:30 (November-March) |
| Admission | Adults (junior high school age and up): 400 yen Children (age 5 to elementary school): 300 yen Age 4 and under: free |
| Jellyfish net | Yes |
| Lifeguard | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Lockers | Yes |
| Rentals | Yes |
| Activities | Yes |
| Shop | Yes |
| Restroom | Yes |
| Official website | http://www.ikei-beach.com/ |
Ikei 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] - Swim ring - Goggles - Life jacket - Parasol hire - Sun lounger hire - Football - Volleyball - Basketball *For prices and details, see here
[Activities] - Marine pack - Snorkeling taster session - Banana boat - Big marble ride - Double sea kayak - Uninhabited island adventure tour and more *For prices and details, see here
[BBQ] You can book a BBQ at Ikei Beach. Bookings are taken by phone or email via here, so do check.
Highlights
Clear water
The water was wonderfully clear and the beach genuinely lovely.
There were plenty of visitors, and locals and tourists alike were enjoying themselves.
A snorkeling spot
You can snorkel at Ikei Beach.
There are lovely coral reefs and clownfish to see.
Lovely sand
The sand at Ikei Beach is lovely too, fine-grained and soft underfoot.
Plenty of marine activities
[Rentals] - Swim ring - Goggles - Life jacket - Parasol hire - Sun lounger hire - Football - Volleyball - Basketball *For prices and details, see here
[Activities] - Marine pack - Snorkeling taster session - Banana boat - Big marble ride - Double sea kayak - Uninhabited island adventure tour and more *For prices and details, see here
Restrooms, showers and changing rooms on site
The restrooms are a little dated, but they are there.
Shower rooms, coin lockers and changing rooms are all provided as well.
BBQs and camping are both possible
Plenty of people were having BBQs under their tents.
A snack bar and shop on site
There is a snack bar and a canteen, so you can have lunch at Ikei Beach too.
Vending machines mean you will never be short of a drink.
Please note
Ikei Beach has a few rules for visitors.
Have a look at the sign in the photo above and enjoy the beach safely.
Access & Parking
| Access | About 80 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | 405 Yonashiro Ikei, Uruma City, Okinawa |
| Parking | Yes (paid, included in admission) |
| Restroom | Yes |
Ikei Beach has a car park with room for about 350 cars.
See the map below for parking details.
Facility charges are set out below.
| Facility charge (per person) | Day use (10:00 to 17:30) | Camping (10:00 to 09:30 the next morning) |
| Junior high school age and up (adults) | 400 yen | 600 yen |
| Age 5 to elementary school (children) | 300 yen | 400 yen |
| Age 4 and under | Free | Free |
What’s nearby Ikei 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 Ikei Beach.
It is a natural beach known for beautifully clear water and rocks left just as nature shaped them.
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 Ikei Beach.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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