on a hill overlooking the east china sea, this relaxed hotel is an 8-minute walk from the ishikawa kogen observatory. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 12:00 pm. it's 1 km from bios hill nature and activity park, and 6 km from the e58 expressway. amenities include an indoor communal bathhouse, a sauna, an outdoor pool, tennis and a gym. streamlined rooms have wi-fi and tvs, plus kettles and minifridges. upgraded rooms offer balconies and/or sea views. breakfast and parking are available. there's also an airy, casual restaurant, a bar and a karaoke lounge. room service is available. the 1- and 2-bedroom suites add living areas with tatami mats and traditional short-legged dining tables Naha Airport 53 min
Bios Hill (14 min) Lush, serene nature park featuring boat & water buffalo rides, plus kayaking, a petting zoo & cafes. 雅器睦之里(陶器之里) (20 min) Quaint pottery co-op with many artists' studios, demonstrations & wares for sale. Zakimi Castle Ruins (22 min) Built 1416–1422, the ruins of this castle & partially restored walls offer a visitor center & views. 오키나와 푸른동굴 (16 min) A famous snorkeling & diving locale, this cave is known for its blue glowing light & fish sightings. Moon Beach (12 min) Private sand beach at the namesake hotel, with water sports such as kayaking, sailing & snorkeling. American Village (31 min) Large, American-themed outdoor mall featuring shops, restaurants, a cinema & a ferris wheel. Cape Manzamo (20 min) Oceanfront rock formation shaped like an elephant's trunk, popular with tourists & photographers. Katsuren Castle (31 min) Remains of a 15th-century castle on a cliff, with curved walls & panoramic ocean views. Cape Zanpa Lighthouse (26 min) 30m-high lighthouse with coastal views at the top (fee) & a nearby ice cream truck & petting zoo. Okinawa Zoo & Museum (28 min) Whimsical children’s museum & zoo with topiaries, food options, rides & indoor play areas. Ryukyu Mura (13 min) Recreation of a traditional Okinawan village, with cultural performances & hands-on workshops. Southeast Botanical Gardens (18 min) Large botanical garden with native & non-native plants, as well as animal encounters & workshops. Cape Maeda (15 min) Busy seaside destination best known for panoramic water views as well as scuba diving & snorkeling. Zanpa Beach (24 min) Banana boat rentals, swimming & snorkeling draw crowds to this white-sand beach with clear waters. Murasaki Mura Ryukyu Kingdom Theme Park (27 min) Whale shark, scuba diving, and bullfighting |