Nirai beach
Nirai Beach is a cozy and safe beach on the outskirts of Yomitan Village, in western Okinawa. This resort prefecture has several treasures. Nirai Beach is one of them. Nirai firmly established itself as one of the best Japanese beaches. Even sea turtles, who are sailing here in order to hide their future children in the purest white sand, appreciated the conditions.
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Beach description
400 m of a white sandy strip, smoothly leaving into the calm azure of the sea, attract tourists of all categories. You can swim here all year round. In the summer afternoon, many people hide from the sun under rented umbrellas, admiring the boulders in the moss surrounding the beach and the green hills in the background. In the second line, those who want to lie in the shade in a sun lounger or in a hammock.
The bathing area is fenced with a net, so swimmers will not be bothered by jellyfish. Children splash in shallow water, observe a variety of sea creatures at low tide. Snorkeling enthusiasts explore coral reefs in the distance and their tropical inhabitants in clear water.
The Ministry of the Environment rated "AA" the water on this beach, it is difficult to find a better seaside resort. Order and cleanliness are carefully guarded.
Scuba diving enthusiasts are required to wear life jackets. The rental is available at numerous locations.
Services provided for tourists are
- The admission to the beach and a parking area are free.
- You can rent beach accessories and sports equipment. You can be provided with surfboards, boats or pedal boats.
- You can leave your valuable things in a locker.
- The lifeguards are on duty.
- Public showers and toilets.
- There are vending machines with food and drinks, fast food cafes.
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
Near the beach, tourists can find spacious parks, multinational restaurants where you can taste Ryukyu dishes. There are places where visitors study pottery or wineglass production. There are many workshops and shops where artists sell handicrafts and all kinds of souvenirs.
The relaxed atmosphere of the resort and beautiful views attract many vacationers. Each of them finds where to stay, depending on their preferences and budget. There are 1 to 5-star accommodation options.
Excellent location has Hotel Murasakimura, 3*. There are spacious rooms with balconies, with all the usual hotel amenities. Guests notice interesting family entertainment, excellent service. In a short drive distance from the hotel, there is a large supermarket where you can purchase basic necessities or groceries. A smorgasbord is provided, and the on-site restaurant serves breakfast and lunch.
Numerous markets and shops are full of the freshest tropical fruits, fish products. Here, affordable ready-made marine products are sold, such as umi-budo or a plate of shrimp in sauce.
Local culinary traditions value, first of all, naturalness. Food should be not only tasty, but also healthy. Many people believe that any disease should not be treated with drugs, but with appropriate nutrition.
Be sure to try tofu champuru, a traditional fried cheese meal with meat and vegetables. Before eating, it is customary to snack tundabun. The first is served with broth with pork, squid, cuttlefish ink.
It is better to go shopping and buy souvenirs in the morning when the goods are not sold.
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- There is no railway line to the village, so for the convenience it is better to use road transport. It takes about half an hour from the airport to Naha.
- To admire the blossoming sakura, it is better to plan your trip in March-May. Great conditions for surfing are in the middle of summer. A beach holiday is good during all summer months.
What sights to visit nearby:
- Learn the ceramics in the village of Yomitan.
- There is a 13th-century castle in the same village.
- Visit the ruins of Zakimi Castle.
- Visit the Sango Batake artificial coral reef.
- Take diving courses at OKINAWA 39ers.
- Explore the nearby beaches of Zampa and Toguti.
- Take excursions to the villages of Murasaki and American Mihama.