Sesoko beach
Sesoko Beach is a nature-created beach in northwestern Okinawa. It occupies the western coast of the same name island, the entire small perimeter of which (about 7 km) are continuous beaches. The small Sesoko is connected to the main island with a 1.5 km bridge, from which it is very convenient to see the beauty of these places.
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Beach description
800 m of the coastline face the sunset, the shore is covered with fine white sand, which smoothly goes into blue or emerald transparent waters. Of all the beaches on the island, Sesoko, the most popular due to its beauty as well as excellent conditions for swimming.
Divers can examine coral thickets and underwater caves with many winding labyrinths about half a kilometer from the coast. Here, the sea is teeming with different colorful fish and other tropical creatures. The protection of Sesokojima from the cool northern winds allows you to enjoy snorkeling in any season.
The neighboring Minnajima and Iejima are clearly visible from the shore. Their forests and mountains with a cone of the volcano, the expanse of the blue sea become an excellent background for tourists' photoshoots. The local landscapes are especially beautiful during sunset.
The low tide exposes the coast for almost a kilometer, during this time you can look at the coral reef near Sesoko and walk there.
In addition to the enchanting nature, travelers have excellent service:
- The beach is available for free.
- There is a large paid parking lot.
- Tourists can use changing rooms, showers and lockers for valuables.
- There is beach accessories and equipment for rent.
- Organized entertainment on the beach and at sea.
- The bathing place is fenced with a net, there is fine sand, shoes are not required.
- Lifeguards and medical workers are on duty.
Sesoko is great for relaxing, beach conditions are pleasant for family vacationers, the beach is convenient for kids and the elders: smooth sand, flat slope, gentle tidal waves. It is recommended to grab something with you for a snack, only drinks are sold on the beach. There is a small cafe at the entrance.
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.
Video: Beach Sesoko
Infrastructure
The uniqueness of vacation on the Japanese islands is that there is everything you need for this vacation: beautiful nature, a fascinating history, unrivaled national traditions. Here you can get comfortable everywhere in 1 or 5-star hotels, visit the beach, a museum or a disco, go diving or snorkeling. Urbanization, bustling shopping centers and privacy are combined seamlessly.
Sesoko is mainly for walking. There is no industry, there are many greenhouses, fields with sugarcane and dragon fruits. There are a couple of shops, several cafes and hotels and a laundry. The walls of the houses are white, purple or orange. Thre are the flowers and trees around. You can reach any place of interest quickly on foot, by bicycle or by car. Many tourists, if not burdened with luggage, easily cross the bridge on foot.
Motobu Port is a large prefecture hub, which provides uninterrupted ferry services between nearby islands. The municipal market has plenty of delicacies, fresh fruits and seafood. Every third Saturday, people flock here to the arts and crafts fair.
Staying at the cottage Mazrika Sesoko, 3*, every guest is provided with service and comfort. The rooms have access to the terrace, guests can use the kitchen and free internet. Beach, Motobu City Museum, diving center are within the walking distance.
The restaurant business is booming here. The restaurants serve Japanese, Chinese and Korean cuisine. Okinawa, combining the traditions of Japan and China, uses a large number of seafood, but does not serve raw fish.
The most expensive restaurants are decorated with a sign depicting a cook with knives. Here visitors come to the culinary show: the chef juggles at the stove located in the center of the hall, while visitors sit around and wait for their dinner. This will cost no less than 10,000 yen per person, especially if the cost of alcohol is included in the bill.
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- It is better to get to the beach by car. There is a public bus between the islands that stops at Sesoko in three places, but its final stop is a mile and a half from the beach, where you have to go on foot.
- Travelers should keep in mind that at night it can become completely dark at the streets, night illumination is completely absent in some places, and only drinks and ice cream vending machines light you the way. This is a little annoying, despite the fact that the robbers do not hide in the bushes.
- Bus stop and public places signs are rarely duplicated in English. Everything is written exclusively in hieroglyphs. The ability to use the navigator will be useful.
- The water temperature in the sea during the swimming season is always 28°C. Air temperature even at night is +30 ° C.
Where to go:
- At the UNESCO-protected Nakijin Castle.
- Turaumi Aquarium.
- Biosphere reserve.
- Ocean Expo Park.
- The municipal market in Motobu.