{"id":16627,"date":"2024-08-31T15:13:00","date_gmt":"2024-08-31T06:13:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/okinawa.bio\/daitohama-beach-john-man-beach-a-hidden-and-spectacular-spot-in-okinawa-where-you-can-feel-the-history-of-john-manjiro\/"},"modified":"2024-09-08T22:43:14","modified_gmt":"2024-09-08T13:43:14","slug":"odobeach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/okinawa.bio\/en\/odobeach\/","title":{"rendered":"Daitohama Beach (John Man Beach) A hidden and spectacular spot in Okinawa where you can feel the history of John Manjiro!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Located at the southern tip of Okinawa’s main island, Daitohama Beach (Jongman Beach) is a beautiful beach with unspoiled nature.<\/p>\n\n

With its historical background, this place is also known as a snorkeling and diving spot, and is famous as a spawning ground for sea turtles.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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In this issue, we will introduce in detail the features, attractions, accessibility, and other information you should know when visiting Daitohama Beach!<\/p>\n\n

Features of Daitohama Beach<\/h2>\n\n
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Daitohama Beach (Jongman Beach) is a natural beach, especially suitable for snorkeling and diving.<\/p>\n\n

At low tide, coral reefs appear and colorful fish can be observed in the shallows called inos.<\/p>\n\n

It is also famous as a spawning ground for sea turtles, and on summer nights you may be able to see them laying eggs.<\/p>\n\n

In addition, the beach has historical significance.<\/p>\n\n

It was where John Manjiro, returning from America at the end of the Edo period, landed, hence the nickname “John Man Beach.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

A monument on the beach commemorates his landing and tells visitors about its history.<\/p>\n\n

Snorkeling for beginners at Jongman Beach, a natural aquarium with sea turtles and bear fleas!<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n

Click here for marine sports at John Man Beach.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Snorkeling at John Man Beach<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n

Beginners are always advised to take a tour.<\/p>\n\n

Basic Information on Daitohama Beach<\/h2>\n\n
Location<\/td>Aza-Daito, Itoman City, Okinawa, Japan<\/td><\/tr>
parking lot<\/td>Free of charge (limited number of units available)<\/td><\/tr>
toilet<\/td>Public restrooms available<\/td><\/tr>
shower<\/td>Paid (300 yen)<\/td><\/tr>
Activities<\/td>Snorkeling, diving, sea turtle observation<\/td><\/tr>
Access<\/td>Approximately 38 minutes by car from Naha Airport<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n