Naha Airport 53 min
Cape Manzamo (18 min) Oceanfront rock formation shaped like an elephant's trunk, popular with tourists & photographers. Ryukyu Mura (13 min) Recreation of a traditional Okinawan village, with cultural performances & hands-on workshops. おんなの駅「なかゆくい市場」 Onna no Eki Nakayukui Market (5 min) Zanpa Beach (10 min) Banana boat rentals, swimming & snorkeling draw crowds to this white-sand beach with clear waters. Southeast Botanical Gardens (23 min) Large botanical garden with native & non-native plants, as well as animal encounters & workshops. Zakimi Castle Ruins (10 min) Built 1416–1422, the ruins of this castle & partially restored walls offer a visitor center & views. Bios Hill (11 min) Lush, serene nature park featuring boat & water buffalo rides, plus kayaking, a petting zoo & cafes. Murasaki Mura Ryukyu Kingdom Theme Park (15 min) Whale shark, scuba diving, and bullfighting Cape Maeda (7 min) Busy seaside destination best known for panoramic water views as well as scuba diving & snorkeling. 오키나와 푸른동굴 (6 min) A famous snorkeling & diving locale, this cave is known for its blue glowing light & fish sightings. Moon Beach (10 min) Private sand beach at the namesake hotel, with water sports such as kayaking, sailing & snorkeling. Katsuren Castle (36 min) Remains of a 15th-century castle on a cliff, with curved walls & panoramic ocean views. American Village (26 min) Large, American-themed outdoor mall featuring shops, restaurants, a cinema & a ferris wheel. 雅器睦之里(陶器之里) (10 min) Quaint pottery co-op with many artists' studios, demonstrations & wares for sale. Cape Zanpa Lighthouse (12 min) 30m-high lighthouse with coastal views at the top (fee) & a nearby ice cream truck & petting zoo. |