Naha Airport 56 min
Sesoko Island (48 min) Accessible by car, this scenic, small island offers white sand beaches, marine sports & recreation. Ikei Island (1 hr 2) Small, picturesque island in Okinawa featuring diving, water sports & private beaches. Cape Zanpa Lighthouse (30 min) 30m-high lighthouse with coastal views at the top (fee) & a nearby ice cream truck & petting zoo. Minna Island (2 hr 2) Croissant-shaped island with reef attracting divers & snorkelers, beaches & summer ferry services. Bios Hill (17 min) Lush, serene nature park featuring boat & water buffalo rides, plus kayaking, a petting zoo & cafes. Busena Marine Park Underwater Observatory (17 min) Marine park offering a shuttle bus, a pier with an underwater observatory & glass-bottom boat rides. Cape Manzamo (3 min) Oceanfront rock formation shaped like an elephant's trunk, popular with tourists & photographers. Nago Pineapple Park (35 min) Theme park exploring the cultivation of pineapples via tours & tastings, with a cafe & gift shop. Cape Maeda (20 min) Busy seaside destination best known for panoramic water views as well as scuba diving & snorkeling. Moon Beach (15 min) Private sand beach at the namesake hotel, with water sports such as kayaking, sailing & snorkeling. Zakimi Castle Ruins (27 min) Built 1416–1422, the ruins of this castle & partially restored walls offer a visitor center & views. Busena Marine Park (15 min) Attractions include an underwater observatory with 360-degree views & glass-bottom boat tours. 오키나와 푸른동굴 (20 min) A famous snorkeling & diving locale, this cave is known for its blue glowing light & fish sightings. Southeast Botanical Gardens (25 min) Large botanical garden with native & non-native plants, as well as animal encounters & workshops. Ryukyu Mura (18 min) Recreation of a traditional Okinawan village, with cultural performances & hands-on workshops. |