Naha Airport 1 hr
Zakimi Castle Ruins (15 min) Built 1416–1422, the ruins of this castle & partially restored walls offer a visitor center & views. Cape Manzamo (25 min) Oceanfront rock formation shaped like an elephant's trunk, popular with tourists & photographers. Moon Beach (17 min) Private sand beach at the namesake hotel, with water sports such as kayaking, sailing & snorkeling. 雅器睦之里(陶器之里) (11 min) Quaint pottery co-op with many artists' studios, demonstrations & wares for sale. 오키나와 푸른동굴 (8 min) A famous snorkeling & diving locale, this cave is known for its blue glowing light & fish sightings. Ryukyu Mura (9 min) Recreation of a traditional Okinawan village, with cultural performances & hands-on workshops. Zanpa Beach (6 min) Banana boat rentals, swimming & snorkeling draw crowds to this white-sand beach with clear waters. Okinawa Zoo & Museum (33 min) Whimsical children’s museum & zoo with topiaries, food options, rides & indoor play areas. American Village (27 min) Large, American-themed outdoor mall featuring shops, restaurants, a cinema & a ferris wheel. Cape Zanpa Lighthouse (7 min) 30m-high lighthouse with coastal views at the top (fee) & a nearby ice cream truck & petting zoo. Toguchi Beach (17 min) Sandy strip with tuftlike rock formations, popular for swimming, snorkeling & photo shoots. Cape Maeda (8 min) Busy seaside destination best known for panoramic water views as well as scuba diving & snorkeling. Southeast Botanical Gardens (26 min) Large botanical garden with native & non-native plants, as well as animal encounters & workshops. Bios Hill (18 min) Lush, serene nature park featuring boat & water buffalo rides, plus kayaking, a petting zoo & cafes. Murasaki Mura Ryukyu Kingdom Theme Park (9 min) Whale shark, scuba diving, and bullfighting |