Naha Airport 43 min
Cape Manzamo (30 min) Oceanfront rock formation shaped like an elephant's trunk, popular with tourists & photographers. Cape Zanpa Lighthouse (33 min) 30m-high lighthouse with coastal views at the top (fee) & a nearby ice cream truck & petting zoo. Cape Maeda (29 min) Busy seaside destination best known for panoramic water views as well as scuba diving & snorkeling. Shurijo Castle (30 min) Landmark 14th-century palace surrounded by a leafy park & featuring exhibits & events. Okinawa Zoo & Museum (8 min) Whimsical children’s museum & zoo with topiaries, food options, rides & indoor play areas. American Village (18 min) Large, American-themed outdoor mall featuring shops, restaurants, a cinema & a ferris wheel. Southeast Botanical Gardens (11 min) Large botanical garden with native & non-native plants, as well as animal encounters & workshops. Nakagusuku Castle (18 min) Restored castle wall ruins dating from the 14th century & located on a wide limestone plateau. Bios Hill (23 min) Lush, serene nature park featuring boat & water buffalo rides, plus kayaking, a petting zoo & cafes. 오키나와 푸른동굴 (29 min) A famous snorkeling & diving locale, this cave is known for its blue glowing light & fish sightings. Ryukyu Mura (25 min) Recreation of a traditional Okinawan village, with cultural performances & hands-on workshops. Sefa-Utaki (52 min) Lush, holy place, believed by the Ryukyuan to be the site where the goddess Amamikyu appeared. Okinawa Prefectural Museum & Art Museum (33 min) Okinawan artwork & exhibits on history, nature & culture are featured at this contemporary museum. Zakimi Castle Ruins (25 min) Built 1416–1422, the ruins of this castle & partially restored walls offer a visitor center & views. Katsuren Castle (19 min) Remains of a 15th-century castle on a cliff, with curved walls & panoramic ocean views. |