An Okinawan born and raised in Okinawa, I will introduce various beaches in Okinawa with underwater videos.
The beach I will introduce to you is John Man Beach, also known as Odohama Beach, located in Itoman City. The name of this beach comes from the fact that John Manjiro landed on the beach when he returned to Okinawa.
Swimming in the reef of John Man Beach at low tide, I found it full of fish and corals. Many spiny lobsters came to me and pecked at my hand even though I didn’t feed them.
John Man Beach is a well-known local beach for diving and surfing. Families playing on the beach are often seen at the tide pools.
The water depth inside the reef at John Man Beach is roughly 1 to 4 meters. The tides are gentle at low tide, making this beach a good choice for snorkeling beginners and those with small children.
If you want to swim in the natural ocean of Okinawa on a sightseeing trip, John Man Beach is a good choice. Even with small children, it is fine. Please take a look at it as a reference.
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- Address : 901-0334 Odo 243, Itoman city, Okinawa Japan
- Parking : free parking
- Good season : From the beginning of June to the end of September is recommended
- Depth : 1m～4m (It depends on the flow of the tide)
- Toilet : There is a free toilet in the parking lot
- Shower : There is a 300 yen hot water showers near the beach
Odo coast beach is here ↓
Notes on swimming at Odo Coast Beach
Odo Coast beach is not a dangerous beach, but it is still a natural beach so there are notes I want to let you know in order to enjoy the sea of Okinawa safely. In order to enjoy the sea of Okinawa safely, please pay attention to the following points.1. Let's prepare exercise
Feeling rises in the sea of Okinawa, you suddenly swim and your legs stick. Not only does this hurt, you feel quite dented. In order not to do so, let's get into the sea by doing a preparatory movement properly.
2. Attention to sunburn
The sunlight in Okinawa is quite amazing. The amount of ultraviolet rays is about ten times that of Japan main island! Swimming for 1 or 2 hours will pretty get sunburned. You can not prevent sunblocks alone. You can not be relieved even in a cloudy sky. As you are swimming, you are wet in the water, so you do not notice the burning on the sun. So I'd recommend swimming in clothes like Rush guards. It is stretchy and easy to move, it is perfect for swimming in the sea as it dries quickly. It also serves to prevent scratches. A woman makes it difficult to see the body line.
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3. Attention to scratches and cuts by coral
Odo Coast Beach is a natural beach, so coral reefs and rocks are natural as it is. So swimming may cause injuries such as scratches or cuts. Especially because the feet are easy to get hurt, I recommend you to wear Marine shoes and swim. Marine shoes are the best because sandals will take off. Since you can buy it at around 1,000 yen, please prepare for injury prevention.
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4. If not good at swimming and children should wear life jackets
The sea has high tide and low tide, depending on the time, the water depth is different even in the same place. At low tide, the water depth may be 1 m or less, but 2 m or more at high tide. Even at low tide, there are places where legs can not reach depending on the location. Even floating bags are okay, but Life jackets are the best to swim with tropical fish with underwater glasses on.
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5. If you want to shoot underwater videos with smartphones, there are items like this
The underwater videos introduced on this page were taken with a smartphone. I shot a normal smartphone with a Waterproof case. If you have a waterproof case like the picture below, everyone can easily shoot underwater videos. Because it can be used in the sea or in the pool, it is perfect for the summer leisure! However, in the water, the touch panel of the smartphone can not be used at all. This can not be helped. . . . As a precaution, you had better use waterproof tests with tissue before use.
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6. Attention to the flow of the tide
The sea repeats high tide from low tide to low tide from high tide at roughly 12 hour cycle. In the case of low tide from high tide the tide draws, so the water depth gradually becomes shallow. Just as seawater draws, it flows in a direction away from the coast. At high tide from low tide is the reverse flow. Tide forecast.com is good. The link destination is Naha's data, but the time of the tide level does not change so much depending on the location, so you recommend you check in advance.
7. There seems to be a shark in the offshore ahead of the reef
Apparently it seems that sharks are being witnessed occasionally off the reef destination. However, the range swimming in the reef has no danger at all. Please do not worry.
8. If you want to know more about the beautiful beaches of Okinawa, these books are recommended
I introduce the books that I actualy bought as reference. As for "Okinawa beach great 505", I often admire that he has studied only this much, and many beaches of Okinawa are introduced with photos. "Okinawa Snorkeling Guide" is featured 50 points carefully selected for beginners to enjoy. I also want to swim all seas. I will do my best to make it possible.
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Please be careful, safe and enjoy the Okinawa beach.