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Japan Camping Guide: Camping in Okinawa

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Camping guide to the Okinawa Islands.

Yagaji Beach Camp 
This campsite in the northern part of Okinawa’s main island is seconds away from the white sands of Yagaji Beach where you can rent sea kayaks, SUP boards and snorkeling gear. 
Accommodation: Camping, Auto Camping, Bungalows
English-Speaking Staff: Yes
Rental Equipment: Tents, sleeping bags, lanterns, tables, chairs
BBQ Facilities: Yes. Wagyu beef and food available for purchase
Access: 90 minutes by car from Naha Airport via the Okinawa Expressway. 
Address: 143 Yaga, Nago-shi, Okinawa-ken 〒905-1631

Oppadake Forest Park
This campsite in the center of Motobu Peninsula provides easy access to Churaumi Aquarium and the Nakaji castle ruins.
Accommodation: Camping, Bungalows
English-Speaking Staff: No
Rental Equipment: Tents, sleeping bags, tables, chairs
BBQ Facilities: Yes
Access: 90 minutes by car from Naha Airport via the Okinawa Expressway. 
Address: 1332 Jana Nakijin, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa 〒905-0414

Tonokiya Camp
Go kayaking in Shioya Bay and camp under the stars at this campsite located in the northern part of Okinawa’s main island. There is a BBQ deck overlooking the bay.
Accommodation: Camping, Auto Camping
English-Speaking Staff: No
BBQ Facilities: Yes
Access: 90 minutes by car from Naha Airport via the Okinawa Expressway. 
Address: 176 Shirahama, Ogimi, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa-ken 〒905-1316
Tel: 090-9584-6717

Okinawa Prefectural Forest
This spacious campsite located in the Okinawa Residents’ Forest Park offers easy access to hiking trails and ocean views.
Accommodation: Camping
English-Speaking Staff: No
BBQ Facilities: Yes
Access: An hour by car from Naha Airport via the Okinawa Expressway. 
Address: 2028 Afuso, Onna, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa-ken 〒904-0402

Okinawa Athletic Park
This campsite is great for families with kids and groups as there are tennis courts, soccer fields, parks and swimming pools (the water park is temporarily closed for the season).
Accommodation: Auto Camping
English-Speaking Staff: No
BBQ Facilities: Yes
Access: 40 minutes by car from Naha Airport via National Road 330 and the Okinawa Expressway. 
Address: 5-3-1 Hiyagon, Okinawa-ken 〒904-2173

Nature Mirai-kan
Kayak among the mangroves, go cycling and experience authentic Okinawa culture at this campsite located minutes from the ocean.
Accommodation: Camping, Cottages
English-Speaking Staff: No
BBQ Facilities: Yes
Access: 60 minutes by car from Naha Airport via the Okinawa Expressway. 
Address: 11818-2 Kin, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa-ken 〒904-1201

Jungle Hut Okinawa
Enjoy your own private beach and jungle on Hamahiga Island, a quiet island connected by a bridge to Okinawa’s main island. Rental bicycles and sea kayaking tours available. 
Accommodation: Glamping Huts
English-Speaking Staff: Yes
Rental Equipment: Fully furnished
BBQ Facilities: Yes
Access: There are several taxis departing from Kaneku Gyokou (Fishing Port) Mae or Higa Gyokou (Fishing Port) Mae and will cost under ¥1,000 to Hamahiga Island.
Address: Katsurenhiga Uruma, Okinawa-ken 〒904-2316

Yoneyama Camp (Ishigaki)
This campsite is just a few minutes drive from Ishigaki’s famous Kabira Bay. Snorkel in clear waters among tropical fish and coral reefs, stroll along the coast and enjoy the sunset. Shared bathrooms and showers are available.
Accommodation: Camping
English-Speaking Staff: No
Rental Equipment: No
BBQ Facilities: No
Access: 20 minutes by car from Ishigaki Airport via National Road 390 and Prefectural Road 87. 
Address: 466-2 2 Hikai, Ishigaki-shi, Okinawa 〒907-0451
Tel: (0903) 079-3522

Shinrihama Seaside Park – FREE
Hop over to Kume Island by plane (30 minutes from Naha or 150 minutes from Tokyo). Kume Island with its white sandbar and turquoise waters was said to be especially beautiful among the Ryukyu (Okinawa) islands during the dynastic era of the Ryukyu Kingdom. This free campsite offers stellar sunset views on this special island.
Accommodation: Camping
English-Speaking Staff: No
BBQ Facilities: No
Access: 30 minutes by plane from Naha Airport or 150 minutes by plane from Tokyo. Approximately three to four hours by ferry from Tomari Port in Naha to Kanegusuku Port.
Address: 113 Ohara, Kumejima, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa-ken 〒901-3132
Tel: 098-985-7126

Izena Beach – FREE
This year-round free campsite is located on the white sandy shores of Izena Beach on Izena Island. The nearby Futamigaura Beach is said to be one of Japan’s top 100 beaches. There are showers and bathrooms at Nakada Port, which is a ten-minute bike ride away.
Accommodation: Camping
English-Speaking Staff: No
BBQ Facilities: No
Access: 55 minutes by ferry from Unten Port in Nakijin-mura and an 18-minute walk to the campsite. 
Address: Izena, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa 〒905-0604
Tel: 090-9584-6717

Akechihara Camp Park – FREE
Another free campsite on Izena Island. There are showers and bathrooms at Nakada Port a ten-minute bike ride away.
Accommodation: Camping
English-Speaking Staff: No
BBQ Facilities: No
Access: 55 minutes by ferry from Unten Port in Nakijin-mura and an 18-minute walk to the campsite. 
Address: Izena, Shimajiri-gun, Okinawa 〒905-0604
Tel: 090-9584-6717

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