When can you swim in the ocean in Okinawa? A detailed guide to the best seasons for jellyfish and cheap travel!
On this page, Okinawa (including remote islands) Special feature!
Beaches and swimming spots The opening season for swimming, jellyfish season, typhoon season, etc. We will thoroughly introduce information that will be useful for planning a trip to Okinawa during the off-season.
In addition, I avoided the summer holidays. Best time to visit Okinawa for cheap Let's check out all the information about it.
table of contents
- 1 Okinawa Activity Experience Tour Popularity Ranking
- 2 When does the beach open in Okinawa?
- 3 Can you enter the beach in Okinawa until the beach season opens? What are the disadvantages?
- 4 We recommend activity tours outside of the beach opening season in Okinawa.
- 5 When jellyfish appear in the seas of Okinawa
- 6 Typhoon season in Okinawa
- 7 Best time to visit Okinawa for cheap
- 8 Feature articles recommended by the editorial department
Okinawa Activity Experience Tour Popularity Ranking
First of all, based on the latest reservation data from Activity Japan, Okinawa Popular activity experience tour rankings "We would like to introduce you to "
In Okinawa, regardless of the beach season, Marine activity experience tours are held all year round, regardless of the season. It has been done.
Tour contents and fees (prices), Check out reviews and word-of-mouth testimonials Please use this to help you compare plans.
- 4.7
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[Very popular] We also hold the Blue Cave Pukupuku Snorkeling tour, open to people aged 2 to 70! → https://activityjapan.com/publish/plan/18400 Another plan: [All-day unlimited fun in the Blue Cave] Equipment rental service is now open! → https://activityjapan.com/pu
- 4.5
- (295 reviews and experiences)
The popular Blue Cave Diving and Parasailing course is now available as a set! You will receive free underwater and flight photos on the spot! *Free underwater photos will only be provided as data to your iPhone. For Android, a microSD card is required. If you leave your mobile phone or digital camera with the staff during the parasailing session, we will take photos for free.
- 4.9
- (626 reviews and experiences)
★★If you come to Miyakojima, you must visit "Yuni no Hama"★★ It's going viral on TikTok as "The Best Beach in Heaven"!! If you come to Miyakojima, this is a place you definitely want to visit! The famous Uni no Hama tour★ This performance is only possible because the captain and guide are from Miyakojima! It's a popular photo spot for influencers and models, and is also a popular spot for music videos! Create wonderful memories in Miyakojima
- 4.9
- (24 reviews and experiences)
☆Free photo and video gift☆彡☆Free for children under 3 years old☆彡Let's take a leisurely sightseeing tour on an all-clear roofed glass canoe at Anchi Beach on Sesoko Island, which boasts some of the most beautiful ocean on the main island of Okinawa! While taking photos and chatting with everyone, you can get a close look at the corals and fish at your feet.
- 4.8
- (1026 reviews and experiences)
《100% encounter rate! Sea turtle snorkeling tour》・You can also see clownfish and tropical fish.・We are extremely confident in your photos! They are sure to look great on social media♪・Of course, all data is provided free of charge. There is no limit on the number of photos!・Recommended for friends, couples, and even families.・It is a small group tour and takes place in shallow coastal waters, so it is safe even for small children.
- 4.9
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☆COVID-19 Countermeasure Store☆Okinawa Blue Cave Beach Experience Diving★Please take a look at our five-star reviews♪ We treasure the messages we have received from many customers! We are proud of it!! Photos and videos taken underwater will be transferred to your smartphone immediately after the dive! It is said that the latest GoPro footage already exceeds the capabilities of the human eye.
- 4.8
- (77 reviews and experiences)
"Kouri Island Parasailing" Take a walk in the air over the spectacular emerald green scenery with your family, couples, or friends ☆ Our shop is the only professional parasailing shop in the Nakijin Village/Kouri Island area. We will guide you to a spectacular view that can only be experienced here, with safety and security as our number one priority, so that you can create the best memories for your customers. Enjoy a blissful moment with your loved ones.
- 4.8
- (144 reviews and experiences)
[Okinawa's Ocean, Loved by the World] The ocean of Okinawa is loved by people all over the world! This is a set plan that includes a carefully selected selection of the most popular activities! The extremely popular "Blue Cave Boat Snorkeling" allows you to fully enjoy the beautiful ocean! You can also enjoy feeding the fish. "Shisa Parasailing" allows you to fly high above the blue ocean of the tourist attraction "Mid-Sea Road" in Uruma City.
- 4.9
- (88 reviews and experiences)
★2024 Activity Japan Naha & Kerama Islands Area Parasailing Category Review Ranking #1 (2nd year in a row, 2023-2024) ★No.1 in number of parasailing experiences and users ★Okinawa's longest rope at 200m! Okinawa's longest established parasailing store ★A safety store with 23 years of history that prioritizes avoiding accidents on your important trip ★"
- 4.5
- (155 reviews and experiences)
What a surprise!! This is a valuable course guided by a genuine islander who grew up on the island. It includes popular spots, a phantom island, and secret spots only known to islanders!! If you want to be satisfied, this is the course for you. Beginners, those with small children, and even the elderly can participate. It's only natural that you will be satisfied as you will enjoy two spots: the popular lucky sea turtle search and the phantom island!! Sea turtle point
When does the beach open in Okinawa?
" Okinawa What months does the beach opening season start? I'm sure there are many people researching the opening hours of beaches and swimming spots, such as:
The opening season for beaches and swimming spots in Okinawa varies slightly depending on the area, Generally from early March to late October .
In other words, Okinawa is entering winter. All seasons except for the four months of November, December, January, and February are swimming season. It will be.
During the beach opening season, Beach huts and shops are open, and lifeguards are always on duty. This allows you to enjoy swimming safely.
For more information about the beach opening season, Please check the official website of each beach or swimming spot. please.
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Can you enter the beach in Okinawa until the beach season opens? What are the disadvantages?
As mentioned above, Okinawa Beaches and swimming spots The beach season generally runs from early March to late October. period.
but" Can't I go swimming outside of the beach opening season? Many people plan to enjoy the ocean during their off-season trip to Okinawa.
To conclude, the beaches and swimming spots in Okinawa are You can enjoy swimming in the sea even outside of the beach opening season. is.
In other words, Swimming is not prohibited even outside of the beach opening season. This will be the case.
Below, in Okinawa Things to note when enjoying swimming outside of the beach opening season We have summarized the points below.
Low air and water temperatures
Even in Okinawa, which is said to be a perpetual summer paradise, Both the air and water temperatures are low during the four months of November, December, January, and February. .
When enjoying swimming or marine sports in Okinawa outside of the beach season, Wearing cold weather gear such as a wetsuit is recommended. will be done.
There are no lifeguards
Outside of the beach opening season, with some exceptions, beaches and swimming areas There are no lifeguards on duty .
Because they will be entering the sea at an uncontrolled time, Self-responsibility in the event of an accident or injury So please be careful.
The beach huts and shops are closed
Outside of the beach opening season Beach huts and shops are closed Most of the cases.
It is highly likely that you will not be able to rent marine goods or purchase food or drinks. Prepare everything you need yourself Please enjoy swimming in the sea.
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We recommend activity tours outside of the beach opening season in Okinawa.
Outside of the beach opening season Okinawa If you want to enjoy marine sports, We recommend participating in an activity experience tour is.
In Okinawa, you can enjoy snorkeling, diving, SUP (stand-up paddleboarding), canoeing, kayaking, etc. A wide variety of tours available all year round It has been done.
By participating in the activity experience tour, Enjoy the ocean safely under the guidance of an instructor It is possible to do this.
Also, Wetsuits and other gear are available for rental. This means you can enjoy marine sports empty-handed.
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When jellyfish appear in the seas of Okinawa
The second half of the beach season Okinawa When playing in the sea Jellyfish are something to be careful of is.
In the sea of Okinawa, Every year from mid-August to September, the highly poisonous box jellyfish appears. is frequently confirmed.
Damage caused by box jellyfish usually begins between June and September, and begins in Okinawa Prefecture. Cases where a "box jellyfish outbreak warning" is issued There is.
As a safety measure, Choose beaches and swimming areas that have jellyfish nets and wear rash guards or tights. etc.
Also, if you are stung by a jellyfish, get to land as quickly as possible. First aid recommended is to apply vinegar to the sting area. It has been done.
Typhoon season in Okinawa
Okinawa Typhoons often approach and make landfall in the region. It is famous as an area.
The period known as typhoon season in Okinawa is Usually from around June to around October .
Including summer vacation and Silver Week August and September are the peak season when typhoons approach and make landfall. is.
If you are planning a trip to Okinawa during typhoon season, It is essential to check weather forecasts and typhoon information websites and prepare accordingly. .
In addition to outdoor activities, Indoor leisure and sightseeing It is also important to have a list of candidates.
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Best time to visit Okinawa for cheap
" Okinawa So when is the cheapest time to go into the ocean? Many people are probably planning trips to Okinawa to avoid the peak summer vacation season.
In fact, it is the summer vacation period. Okinawa from late July to mid-August is expensive, crowded, hot, etc. This is a season where there is a lot of negativity.
Activity Japan editorial department The recommended seasons for traveling to Okinawa are from the end of the rainy season to early July and from late September to October. .
A trip to Okinawa that avoids Golden Week, summer vacation, and Silver Week is the most cost-effective option. I can say with certainty that...
moreover, Not only can you enjoy swimming in the sea, but you can also enjoy outdoor activities comfortably. The biggest reason is that it's the season.
*The content of this article is current as of September 2025.
