A major resort area representing Okinawa Among the main island of Okinawa, the area surrounding "Busena Cape" where beautiful sea spreads out exclusively. This place where various sea creatures and coral reefs live is designated as the Okinawa Coast National Monumental Park, and many untouched nature remains. Cape Bsena is located in Nago city in the northern part of Okinawa … [Read more...] about Busena Marine Park, Okinawa
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Cave cafe, Okinawa
A part of the huge limestone cave has been renovated as a cafe Speaking of Okinawa's sightseeing spots, the blue and clear sea attracts attention, but surprisingly there are many places of interest in Okinawa about "caves". Especially, "Gyokusen-do Stalactite Cave" which is one of Japan's largest scale stalactite cave is known as the main spot for sightseeing in … [Read more...] about Cave cafe, Okinawa
Okinawa theme park RyukyuMura, Okinawa
A theme park where you can experience Okinawa's traditional atmosphere and traditional culture "RyukyuMura" is located in Onna village of Kunigami-gun, Okinawa Prefecture, and is a tourist facility that you can know deeply about various things in Okinawa. This is a theme park where you can experience Okinawa's traditional atmosphere and traditional culture. The site of … [Read more...] about Okinawa theme park RyukyuMura, Okinawa
Okinawa Commemorative National Government Park, Okinawa
Park consisting of three areas and full of attractions "Okinawa Commemorative National Government Park" located in Motobu Town in the northern part of Okinawa, where there are plenty of places of great nature setting, was established as part of the state-owned Okinawa Memorial Park in commemoration of the "Okinawa International Maritime Exposition" held in 1975. Although the … [Read more...] about Okinawa Commemorative National Government Park, Okinawa
Okichan Theater, Okinawa
It is so rich that you can't play in one day Ocean Expo Park is a beautiful park located in Motobu on the northern part of Okinawa Main Island where flowers of the southern country bloom and overlook the azure sea. There are various facilities in the park, such as the world's largest "Churaumi Aquarium" with the motif of the sea of Okinawa, the dolphin show "Okichan Theater", … [Read more...] about Okichan Theater, Okinawa
Naha Otsunahiki Matsuri(Naha Gianttug of War Festival), Okinawa
History of the Naha Otsunahiki Festival Originally, there was a custom in Okinawa that tells the omens of the year by tug of war. It is said that this custom already existed in Naha in the 1600s. In the 17th century, along with the development of Naha, an event was held to compete as "Nahayomachi Large Ropes". However, the game was heated and fights continued, so rules were … [Read more...] about Naha Otsunahiki Matsuri(Naha Gianttug of War Festival), Okinawa
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Okinawa
The biggest attraction of Okinawa is the beautiful sea that surrounds the island. It's fun to actually swim in the blue shining sea and play on the beach, but how about exploring the beautiful sea of Okinawa? The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is located in the Ocean Expo Park, one of the most popular spots in Okinawa Prefecture, with over 3 million visitors every year. In recent … [Read more...] about Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Okinawa
Iriomote-Jima Island, Okinawa
Nearly 90% of the island is covered by subtropical jungle “Iriomote Island”. It is known for its rare animals and plants, including the natural monument Iriomote Yamaneko. The rich natural environment that seems to have forgotten evolution is also called "Oriental Galapagos". The bold and mysterious nature and the activities it brings are unique. The first tourist spot on … [Read more...] about Iriomote-Jima Island, Okinawa
Sefa Utaki (Holiest Sites), Okinawa
In Okinawa, there are many sacred places, “Utaki”, where rituals are held for gods and ancestors. One of them is the world heritage "Sefa Utaki" (Holiest Sites on Okinawa) in Nanjo City. What kind of place is the sacred place "Sefa Utaki" that is worshiped by many people today? "Sefa Utaki" is located in Nanjo City, Okinawa Prefecture, about 45 minutes by car from Naha … [Read more...] about Sefa Utaki (Holiest Sites), Okinawa
Yonaha Maehama Beach, Okinawa
"Yonaha Maehama Beach" in Miyakojima, Okinawa, where a superb view beach called "the greatest natural resources in the East" spreads out. The pure white sandy beach and the greenish blue sea color and the view from the beach are truly spectacular. Yonaha Maehama Beach is located in Miyako Island with beautiful sea, and its beauty is overwhelming. This is the most beautiful … [Read more...] about Yonaha Maehama Beach, Okinawa