This article is machine translated from Japanese.
What kind of campground is Uminchi?
Located in Itoman City in the southern part of Okinawa’s main island, this experience complex allows visitors to fully enjoy Okinawa’s beautiful ocean and umi budou (sea grapes). In addition to camping, visitors can enjoy a variety of unique Okinawan experiences such as picking umi budou, BBQ, marine activities, and salt making.
Campsites with the ocean right in front of you
This campground, with spacious sites right in front of the ocean, is in a perfect location surrounded by nature and offers not only a magnificent view of the ocean in front of you, but also a romantic sunset view.
Auto site for easy carrying of luggage!
Auto sites are also available where you can park your car next to the campsite, so there is no need to carry heavy luggage, etc. This is recommended for families or those with a lot of luggage! Although you cannot see the ocean from the auto site, the lots are spacious (8m x 13m), so you can relax in comfort.
Facility Information
| Facility Name | Uminchi |
| Location | 〒901-0362 1931 Maesato, Itoman City, Okinawa, Japan |
| Facility Details | Cooking building Hot showers (free of charge for campers) 3 water showers Four toilets Charcoal dumping site |
| Usage time | Check-in / from 11:00 Check-out / until 10:00 the next day Cars can be moved until 9:00 p.m. |
| Parking lot | Parking lot available Auto sites are accessible for vehicles to enter and lay down. |
| Bonfire | Campfires are available. Please be sure to use a fire pit. Open fires are prohibited. |
| Precautions | No entry or exit by car after 9:00 p.m. |
| Reservations | Click here to make a reservation https://sotolist.com/okinawa/camp/detail/15/ |
| Charge | ▼Sea-side camp site (1 night/2 days) Oversized section: 7,500 yen Large Compartment 5,500 yen Medium size 5,000 yen ▼Auto camp site (2 days/1 night) 4,500 yen |
| Trash | Can be picked up for a fee |
You can also try your hand at picking umi budou (sea grapes) and scooping umi budou.
At the umi budou farm located next to the campground, visitors can observe the process of umi budou cultivation. Visitors can learn about the growth process of umi budou and how they are cultivated, as well as explore the secrets of umi budou that are usually unknown.
Visitors can also try their hand at picking umi budou and scooping umi budou, and the fresh umi budou that they pick themselves are exceptionally tasty. You can also eat the umi budou you picked at the campsite.
At the umi budou farm next to the campground, visitors can observe the process of umi budou cultivation. Visitors can learn about the growth process of umi budou and how they are cultivated, as well as explore the secrets of umi budou that are usually unknown.
Visitors can also try their hand at picking umi budou and scooping umi budou, and the fresh umi budou that they pick themselves are exceptionally tasty. You can also eat the umi budou you picked at the camp.
Reservations are required for umi budou picking and umi budou scooping. (Reservations can be made here: https://www.uminchi.com/umibudou/)
How to reserve a campsite & check-in
Reservations for Uminchi can only be made online through Sotolist, and payment is by credit card only.
Reservations can be made up to the day before, but we recommend making reservations as early as possible, as the campground is very popular on weekends and may be full!
Sotolist also offers rental reservations, so if you don’t have your own camping equipment, you can use this service!
Sotolist is the closest store to Urasoe. (You can specify the store where you would like to pick up your rental equipment when you make a reservation.)
Click here to make a reservation: https://sotolist.com/okinawa/camp/detail/15/
Check-in is easy with only a QR code!
When you arrive at the campground, scan the QR code at the entrance to the site with your smartphone camera.
Enter the phone number you used when you made your reservation on Sotolist and agree to the usage guide, and check-in is complete! Once you receive your parking card and the usage guide paper on the stand, all you have to do is enjoy camping in the reserved section!
Summary
Uminchi is a complex facility where visitors can not only enjoy camping in front of the beautiful ocean, but also engage in activities unique to Okinawa and taste fresh marine products. The experience of picking umi budou (sea grapes) is gaining popularity and is attracting attention as a new tourist spot in Okinawa. Shower and toilet facilities are also available, so even beginners can enjoy the campground with peace of mind.
