Travel / Tourism Spots in Resort Area (West Coast) Area

  • Murasaki Mura historical village
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    3.5
    224 Reviews
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    Okinawa Pref. Nakagamigunyomitanson Takashiho 1020-1
    Murasaki Mura is a large experience-oriented theme park located in Yomitan Village. Visitors can experience traditional crafts and culture, water activities, sports, cooking classes, etc.; more than 100 different experience activities are available in over 30 different workshops. There is also a buffet-style restaurant, and the Okinawan Soba Noodles restaurant (with its delicious noodle broth), is particularly popular. Accommodation is available adjacent to the park.

    I’ve visited this place several times while living here. There are a few make your own souvenir shop, which can be fun for visitors or kids. It’s pretty empty during the weekdays and I haven’t seen...

  • Gala Aoi Umi
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    4.0
    106 Reviews
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    Okinawa Pref. Nakagamigunyomitanson Takashiho 915
    Gala Aoi Umi is an interactive facility beside the sea in Takashiho, Yomitan Village. There is a salt processing factory, an atelier, a studio for Ryukyu glass and pottery, marine services, “coral field” for cultivating coral, and various kinds of production, snorkeling and coral seedlings can be experienced. It also has an ocean view restaurant which takes advantage of its position, a pizza shop as well as an ice cream shop where a salt ice cream using Okinawa’s sea salt can be enjoyed.

    We are visiting Okinawa after being gone for 8 years and decided to venture back by this place. It doesn’t seem like you can make the salt anymore but you can purchase it. We had a great time at the...

  • Zakimi Castle Ruins
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    4.0
    31 Reviews
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    Okinawa Pref. Nakagamigunyomitanson Zakimi 708-6
    Gosamaru was renowned as a master castle architect, and these are the ruins of a castle he built at the start of the 15th century. It is replete with amazing sights, including the smooth curve of the castle walls and the elegant arch gateway, said to be the oldest in Okinawa. It is also a registered World Heritage Site. From the top of the castle, you can enjoy a splendid view of the East China Sea, and the sight of the sun sinking into its beautiful blue depths is one you won’t want to miss.

    Very quick yet very cheap. A very good place to go for someone who enjoys learning history and culture Not a good place if that is your only plan for the day.

  • Cape Manzamo
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    Okinawa Pref. Kunigamigunonnason Onna
    It is a popular scenic spot which is representative of Okinawa Prefecture, which is located in Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture. It is famous for having rocks on the coastal cliffs which closely resemble an elephant’s trunk, with the whole surface of the clear blue sea stretching out down below. The highly transparent sea is breathtakingly beautiful and is so transparent that you can even see the rocks in the sea, but be careful as there are a few places which don’t have a fence.
  • Okinawa Kokuto, Inc.
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    3.5
    32 Reviews
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    Okinawa Pref. Nakagamigunyomitanson Zakimi 2822 - 3 (within Okiham Square)
    This brown sugar factory is located in Yomitan Village in Nakagami County and allows visitors to observe the process of turning sugar cane into brown sugar for free. The interior is barrier-free, so wheelchair users can move about with ease. Attached to the factory is a store that sells various brown sugar products. Ham, sausage, and other items produced in the prefecture are available for both sampling and purchase as well, and freshly made sata andagi (Okinawan sweet deep-fried bun) are available every day. Visitors can try their hand at making their own brown sugar, but advance reservations are required.

    工場見学ができると見たので行ってみました。 まさかの4工程!! たしかに工場見学ですが、どちらかというとお土産メインのようです。 体験もできる様でしたので、時間があればそっちに行くほうがいいかな-

  • Ryukyu Glass Kirameki Kobo
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    4.5
    16 Reviews
    Travel / Tourism
    Okinawa Kunigami-gun Onnason Yamada 3111
    This Ryukyu glass studio is located in Onna Village, Okinawa Prefecture. Visitors can watch the work of a group of craftsmen lead by Ikemiyagi Yoshio, a certified Traditional Craftsman of Okinawa Prefecture. Ikemiyagi was selected as a Contemporary Master Craftsman in 2014 by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. The workshop also offers Ryukyu glasswork experiences in which participants can make a variety of items from such as taru glasses, saucers, and flower vases from Ryukyu glass. Visitors can also view and purchase more than 500 pieces of Ryukyu glasswork, which makes a great souvenir.

    ルネッサンスに宿泊中、雨だったので急遽連絡したところ飛び込みで受け入れて貰えました。 5歳の息子で不安もありましたが、親切な職人さんに優しく教えて頂き、写真をとるためのポージングやシャッターチャンスを作って下さいました。 本人もとても喜んで大事に使っています。 きらめき工房さんのガラスは気泡・波風のラインがとても美しいグラスで、空港でお土産のグラスが沢山並んでいるのを見ていた時も、主人が「やっぱり...

  • Cape Maeda
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    Okinawa Pref. Kunigamigunonnason Maeda 469-1
    Cape Maeda is a picturesque place with a precipitous cliff formed from elevated coral and a view of beautiful, transparent ocean. Diving and snorkeling are popular in this area, and the “Blue Grotto” shining gloriously blue is a particular must see. It is also one of the best sightseeing places as you can watch whales from an observation tower or whale watching boats in winter.
  • Roadside Station Kina Banjo
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    3.0
    26 Reviews
    Transportation
    Okinawa Nakagami-gun Yomitanson Kina 1-2

    観光ガイドの方がいらっしゃるようですが、この場所は自体は、趣ある建物ですがあえて立ち寄るほどではありませんでした。

  • Sake Cellar in Kin Limestone Cave
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    4.0
    17 Reviews
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    Okinawa Kunigami-gun Kin Cho Kin 245
    This natural limestone cave is located in Kin Town, Okinawa Prefecture. Located 30 meters underground, the 270-meter-long cave is believed to be the birthplace of Okinawa's dragon god religion. The cave, which still retains several places of worship, is used as a natural storehouse for aging awamori. The storehouse even offers a bottle aging service. Customers can have their koshu (aged awamori) shipped to them after five, 12, or 20 years of aging. Tours of the storehouse are offered at 11:00, 14:00, and 15:30 each day. Parking is available.

    鍾乳洞は熟成の為の温度が年間を通じて一定で最適なんだそうです!!・・5年物の焼酎を置かせて頂いて5年たつと発想して、自宅まで送ってくださいます。以前は名物おばあちゃんが対応してくださいましたが、大が変わってもお世話になっています。感謝!!

  • Cape Zanpa
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    Okinawa Pref. Nakagamigunyomitanson Uza 1861
    Cape Zanpa is a promontory that juts out into the East China Sea, with two kilometers of cliffs that reach a height of around 30 meters. At the tip of the Cape there is a brilliant white lighthouse; there are marvelous views of the Kerama Islands and Ie-jima (Ie Island). Cape Zanpa is a very popular spot for diving, and for fishing from rocks near the shore. It is also famous because the sun sets here later than anywhere else on the main island of Okinawa, which attracts large numbers of people to come and watch the sea get given a reddish tint by the setting sun.
  • Yachimun no Sato
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    Okinawa Nakagami-gun Yomitanson Zakimi 2653
    An arts and crafts village located a 60-minute drive from the Okinawa-Minami Interchange. The village origins date back to when Ryukyu dynasty King Sho Tei gathered various pottery studios here to promote the development of the ceramics industry. There are 19 independent pottery studios in the village, and visitors can experience the traditions, culture, and history of Okinawan ceramics. The village's thick pottery, decorated with placid designs, are sold in two communal shops, and visitors can purchase Yomitanzan ware and Okinawan lion dog statues, each different in appearance and feel from the next depending on the studio and potter which made it. Some of the studios also have their own distinctive galleries and offer pottery making classes.
  • Roadside Station Ginoza
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    Okinawa Kunigami-gun Ginoza Mura Kanna 1633
  • Toushingama Tsuboya pottery
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    4.0
    3 Reviews
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    Okinawa Pref. Nakagamigunyomitanson Zakimi 2898
    This pottery, which specializes in Okinawa’s representative Yachimun-style pottery, fires its creations in a traditional “Noborigama” ascending kiln, which is very rare nowadays. It fashions many different items using this traditional method, including sake jars for holding awamori (millet brandy). It also hosts pottery classes in its workshop to spread the appeal of Yachimun, allowing visitors the chance to make plates, cups, handmade shisa (Okinawan lions), and more. Visitors can also observe the creation process.

    工場見学や陶芸体験ができる他、やちむんカフェ群青が併設されていて食事も楽しむことができます。読谷のやちむんの里の側ですが少し距離があるので車で移動が必要。

  • Okashigoten Onna Branch
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    Okinawa Prefecture Onna Village Senagaku 100
    This long-standing confectionery in Onna Village, one of Okinawa’s premier resort areas, is famous for its purple yam tarts. The building is designed in the style of Shuri Castle and features an adjoining purple yam tart factory. The spacious interior contains several types of sweets that can be sampled by visitors. There are also specialty Okinawan products, making this a great spot for souvenir hunting. In addition, the Onna location offers exclusive purple yam tart workshops where visitors can make their own original tart (reservations required). There are also a restaurant and a cafe, where you can enjoy a meal while gazing out at the emerald green sea before you.
  • Zanpa Beach
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    Okinawa Pref. Nakagamigunyomitanson Uza 1933
    Clear blue water and fine white sand make this gorgeous beach to the west of Cape Zanpa worth a visit. From sea bathing to flyboarding, marine jetting, and diving, there’s no shortage of ocean activities to enjoy. The nearby park contains athletic equipment and a barbecue area, making this beach a popular spot for families.
  • Manza Beach
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    Okinawa Pref. Kunigamigunonnason Serakaki
    Manza Beach is a beautiful beach with highly transparent sea and coral reef, overlooking Manzamo. It is adjacent to the ANA Intercontinental Hotel and you can enjoy a range of activities such as diving and fishing.
  • Teida Glass Studio
    Travel / Tourism
    Okinawa Pref. Kunigamigunonnason Serakaki 1780-3
    This Ryukyu glass workshop is located in Onna Village, and does everything from production to sales. You can comfortably enjoy a blowing glass workshop to make tonbo dama (dragonfly balls) even in the middle of sightseeing. Because workshop staff are there, even children can safely participate. The workshop’s original products are perfect as souvenirs.
  • Cape Zanpa Lighthouse
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    Okinawa Pref. Nakagamigunyomitanson Uza Hagiwara 1933
    This lighthouse is located in a scenic area where cliffs of an elevated coral reef rise to heights of 30 to 40 meters and stretches for two kilometers. It is on Cape Zanpa that juts out into the East China Sea nearly in the center of Okinawa’s main island. It is also the place where the disastrous battle on Okinawa began, when the US military used the cape as a marker for their fierce assault on April 1, 1945.
  • Onna Glass Studio
    Travel / Tourism
    Okinawa Prefecture Onna village arrival 85
    While there are many facilities where you can enjoy Ryukyu glass-making experiences, this workshop is where staff always provide support, and you can experience the entire process from winding up the glass to coloring and shaping it yourself. The facilities are accessible, and final reception ends at 9:30 pm, making it very convenient. Make your own original Ryukyu glass from their rich lineup.
  • Kin Cho Shinkaichi
    Travel / Tourism
    Okinawa Kunigami-gun Kin Cho Kin

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Let go of your image of a busy, ordered Japan and replace it with crystal-clear waters, white sand beaches, and relaxing folk music: You’ve arrived in Okinawa. A world away from the high intensity of Tokyo, Okinawans appear to live a laid-back beach life on this paradisiacal tropical island that lies in the middle of the East China Sea almost 1,000 kilometers south of mainland Japan’s most southern tip. Home to a spattering of islands, prepare yourself to discover underwater caves, star-shaped sand, and an island culture sometimes unrecognizable from mainland Japan.

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