Azama Sun-Sun beach
It is located in the southeastern part of Okinawa on the Chinen Peninsula, about twenty minutes from the exit ramp of the Haebaru Expressway. A route bus goes from Naha Bus Station and stops right in front of the main entrance to the beach, marked by a yellow arch.
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Beach description
The beach is visually divided in half by an artificial embankment that resembles the tail of a giant fish. It does not allow destructive waves to wash out the shore and serves as reliable protection against seasonal storms and powerful ocean currents. Thanks to that swimming in the lagoon is comfortable and safe it is ideal for young children. The sea is warm, shallow and transparent, and has amazing turquoise color. The bottom is flat, sandy and smooth. Swimming areas are fenced with buoys, swimming over them is prohibited. Rescuers are vigilantly watching the order, so violators can be fined.
Scuba diving is also not allowed, so fans of diving should choose another place, for example, Mibaru beach, located a little further south. The main entertainments at Azama Sun-Sun Beach are glass-bottom boat trips, water rides and paragliding.
The beach is equipped with showers, toilets, lounges and lockers for storing valuables. You can rent umbrellas and sun loungers, as well as accommodate under awnings in the picnic area. There are ramps for the physically challenged, a medical center and a pharmacy.
From the south, the beach borders the harbor, from where you can take a ferry or a sightseeing launch to the neighboring islands. The largest of them is the island of Kudaka, which is considered a sacred place among the Japanese.
There are cafes, restaurants, small shops and paid parking lot on the shore. There is a children's center, a mini zoo, a golf course and several sports fields in the park near the beach.
When is the best time to go?
If in the north of Japan, in Hokkaido, the weather in January-February is quite wintery, in the southern islands the temperature rarely drops below 20 degrees even in the cold season. In summer, the rainy season comes in Japan, when the humidity becomes almost one hundred percent, and the thermometer is at 30 to 40 degrees. Therefore, the best time to travel to Japan – is late spring or early autumn.
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Infrastructure
Tourists who prefer to relax on Azama Sun-Sun Beach, usually rent a house in Nanjo city. There you can find a wide variety of accommodation options: from chain hotels to budget pensions and private villas. The nearest to the sea is small classy vacation house Kafuwa Nanjyo it is just a few tens of meters from it to the main beach entrance. The cottage is ideal for relaxing with your family or a small company, as well as for a romantic honeymoon. It offers two bedrooms, a living room, a bathroom with the necessary hygiene products and a large kitchen equipped with modern appliances. The garden includes a picnic area, a children's playground and a sun terrace. Accommodation with pets is permitted. The owners are a young, friendly couple who can speak fluent English. A few meters away from Kafuwa Nanjyo are few nice restaurants of European and Asian cuisine, and in ten-minute walking distance are the market and the supermarket.
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Tourists who like combining a beach holiday with exploring local attractions surely find something to do in the vicinity of Azama Sun-Sun Beach.
The sacred island of Kudaka, dear to the heart of every Japanese, is a must-visit. It takes you just half an hour by ferry or sightseeing launch while enjoying the beauty of the Pacific Ocean and the islands lost in it. The ticket price includes bike rental, if you wish you can cycle around the island. Some especially sacred places are closed to tourists, but this does not spoil the general impression of a stay. The island has several amazingly beautiful beaches, so you should grab bathing accessories, as well as a hat, sunscreen and comfortable shoes. You can have a meal in a restaurant near the pier, they even cook snake soup, prepared according to an old recipe and considered a healing potion for many diseases.
Fans of beautiful views and spectacular photos surely appreciate Cape Chinen Park, a paragliding area organized on a hill directly above the beach. And even a rather long climb up a steep staircase will not be able to spoil the impression of the stunning panorama that opens from its top.
Okinawa World deserves attention too, it is a theme park dedicated to the culture, nature and history of Okinawa, with its amazing stalactite cave, a village of craftsmen and shops with traditional local crafts.