Nago and northern Okinawa are home to Churaumi Aquarium. The history of the Ryukyu Islands can be seen in Nakijin Village and Kunigami Village, and mangrove forests are still spreading in the northern part of the island.
This very popular aquarium is home to more than 20,000 marine creatures of 700 species.Based on the concept of "Encountering the Okinawan Sea," the aquarium introduces a variety of marine life, including ino (Okinawan dialect for shallow waters at the edge of coral reefs), coral reefs, the Kuroshio Current Sea, and the deep sea. In the "Kuroshio Sea," one of the world's largest giant tanks, visi...»
Kouri Island is a small island surrounded by emerald green waters a short distance from the main island of Okinawa, and is famous as the "Island of Love. It is also called "God's Island" because of the myth of the birth of mankind, which is handed down in a myth similar to the legend of Adam and Eve. In 2005, the Kouri Bridge was opened, making it possible to visit the island by car. From the bri...»
Yanbaru is located in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa. Cape Heto is located at the northernmost tip of Okinawa Island, at the northern end of Yanbaru. From this location, you can see Izena Island and Iheya Island to the west, and Yoron Island and Okinoerabu Island in Kagoshima Prefecture to the north. On the ocean surface, rough waves from the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean ...»
Daiseki Rinzan is a trekking spot with sharp rocky peaks and subtropical forests located in Yanbaru National Park in the northern part of Okinawa's main island. This tourist facility is a whopping 11 times the size of the Tokyo Dome and is famous as a filming location often used in dramas, movies, and commercials. The site also includes the Okinawa Stone Culture Museum, restaurants, stores, and ...»
Kouri Ohashi is a 1,960-meter-long bridge connecting Kouri Island and Yagaji Island, a remote island famous as the "Island of Love" in the legend of Adam and Eve in Okinawa. Yagaji Island is connected to Motobu Peninsula by a bridge, and can be reached by car from Naha. Crossing the bridge, you will feel as if you are driving on the sea. The bridge opened in 2005, and at the time of its opening...»
Kori Island, or "Island of Love," in Okinawa Prefecture, is a small island with a radius of about 1 km and surrounded by emerald green waters. In 2005, the Kori Ohashi Bridge was opened, making it possible to visit the island by car. Passing over the bridge will make you feel as if you are driving on the sea. The Kori Circle Line also allows visitors to drive around the island, which has a circu...»
Emerald Beach is located in Ocean Expo Park in the northwestern part of the main island of Okinawa, close to popular tourist spots such as Churaumi Aquarium, making it an ideal stopover. This beautiful beach faces west and has been selected as one of the "100 Best Beaches for Pleasant Bathing". It is built in a Y-shape into the ocean and has three areas: "Beach for Fun", "Beach for Rest", and "Be...»
Kori Island is a remote island famous as the "Island of Love" where the legend of Adam and Eve is told. Crossing the 1,960-meter-long Kori Ohashi Bridge, which connects Kori Island and Motobu Peninsula, you will feel as if you are driving on the sea. The Kori Ocean Tower, one of the most popular tourist attractions on Kori Island, offers an endless view of the blue sea and sky. Located 82 meter...»
Kori Island is a remote island famous as the "Island of Love" where the legend of Adam and Eve is told. Crossing the 1,960-meter-long Kori Ohashi Bridge, which connects Kori Island and Motobu Peninsula, you will feel as if you are driving on the sea. Kori Beach, located immediately to the left after crossing the Kori Ohashi, is a wonderful spot with a beautiful view of the blue ocean and pure whi...»
Motobu Town is known for the Churaumi Aquarium and other attractions. Sesoko Island, located nearby, is a small island with a circumference of 7 kilometers. Visitors can cross the 762-meter-long Sesoko Ohashi Bridge to get to and from the island, and the one-hour drive around the island makes it easy to enjoy the relaxing atmosphere of the remote island. The name "Sesoko" means "holy place where...»
An island located 9 km northwest of Motobu Peninsula. It was once the site of the most fierce battle of the Battle of Okinawa. Now it is a beautiful sightseeing spot with the greenery of mokumao trees and reefs. It can be seen from Churaumi Aquarium on Okinawa Island....»
Nakijin Village, located in the northern part of Okinawa's main island, is popular among resort visitors and photography enthusiasts because of its lack of large tourist facilities and abundance of nature. Uppama Beach (Ohama Beach), the representative beach of Nakijin Village, is a natural long beach with a kilometer-long stretch of pure white sand, aptly named "Ohama," meaning a large sandy bea...»
The Busena Underwater Park is located within the Busena Resort and is home to a wide variety of tropical fish in its waters. At the Underwater Observation Tower, you can observe the colorful sea scenery at close range, as if you were in a dragon's palace. Descending the spiral staircase, visitors can see butterfly fish, bears, and other fish swimming through the round windows. Because it is ind...»
In the old days, the land of Okinawa was in an era known as the "Three Mountains Triumvirate," when the three forces of Kitayama, Nakayama, and Nanzan fought against each other. Nakayama unified the Ryukyu Kingdom in the 14th century, but the "Nakijin Castle," the residence of King Kitayama, remained after his destruction. The legendary charismatic King Kitayama's castle was said to be "martial ...»
Yanbaru is located in the northern part of Okinawa's main island and is home to many forests and mountains. Deep in the Yanbaru lies the largest waterfall on the main island of Okinawa, Hichi-Otaki Falls. The entrance to the walking trail and campground is located approximately 4 km from the entrance to Kunigami Village. Take a break at a café where you can hear the murmuring of the river, and th...»
The Ocean Expo Park, located in the northwestern part of Okinawa's main island, is home to the Churaumi Aquarium, and beyond that is the Bise district. In this district, there is a village organized in a grid pattern, with about 250 houses mostly surrounded by fukugi residential forests. Some of the fukugi trees in Bise are very old, estimated to be 300 years old. Perfect for strolling, "Fukugi...»
In the northwestern part of the main island of Okinawa, there is a pristine natural environment where beautiful coral reefs remain as if they were in a jewel box. One of the best places to visit is the Fukugi (fukugi) row of trees in Bise, located at the end of Ocean Expo Park. You can take a sightseeing tour by buffalo cart along the road surrounded by large fukugi trees, which is very enjoyable...»
Visitors can enjoy the deep green forest. You can also enjoy auto-camping and 20 types of athletic facilities. A walk through Kunigami Forest with a guide will refresh your mind and body. In addition, visitors can enjoy jungle canoe tours at the nearby dam. Jungle canoe tours are the most popular activity at this location....»
A highly transparent beach where many small fish swim. From the east to the north of the island, there is a series of pure white sandy beaches. In addition to that, coral reefs have developed around the island, shining with emerald green beauty. So, you can enjoy swimming and marine sports on this beach. Besides, Minna Island, where this beach is located, is a small crescent-shaped island float...»
OKINAWA Fruits Land is a tropical theme park with a tropical atmosphere. About 30 kinds of tropical fruit trees are planted here, and you can also meet colorful birds. At the Fruit Cafe, you can enjoy a variety of sweets and menus using subtropical fruits unique to Okinawa. At the restaurant, you can enjoy Okinawan cuisine and original creative dishes made from fresh ingredients with a focus on ...»