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古宇利オーシャンタワー

Kouri Ocean Tower

538 Kouri, Nakijin Village
Tel: 0980-56-1616
Open daily
Barrier-free access except for carts and to the observation deck

A scenic view site newly opened on Kouri Island in November 2013. Journey through a beautiful garden with ease by electric cart, viewing the subtropical vegetation and a waterfall, with the final destination a stunning view from the top of the observation tower. There are restaurants and a shell museum that exhibits more than 10,000 shells.

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おきなわワールド

Okinawa World

1336 Maekawa, Tamagusuku, Nanjo City / Tel: 098-949-7421
Barrier-free access *Except Gyokusendo limestone cave

There are three distinct and interesting areas in the park. First, marvel at East Asia's most beautiful limestone cave, Gyokusendo. Second, see an indigenous habu snake show at the Habu Museum Park. Third, bingata textiles and indigo dyed fabric are made inside an Okinawan house at the Ryukyu Kingdom Castle.

https://en.gyokusendo.co.jp/okinawaworld/

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ガンガラーの谷

Valley of Gangala

202 Maekawa, Tamagusuku, Nanjo City
Tel: 098-948-4192
Hours: 9:00-18:00
Open daily
Admission: Adults ¥2,200, ages 15-18 ¥1,700* Free for children under 14 accompanied by a parent
*Free for parent-accompanied elementary school students and under.
Tour departures: 10:00 / 12:00 / 14:00 / 16:00 Reservations required by phone or online the previous day (but tour possible on the same day if space available)

 

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園比屋武御嶽

Sonohyan Utaki Ishimon (Stone Gate of Sonohyan Utaki)

1-7 Mawashi-cho, Shuri, Naha City
Tel: 098-886-2020
Hours: 24 hours
Open daily
Admission: Free

Sonohyan Utaki Ishimon is a Ryukyu limestone gate constructed where prayers were said for the safety of the king when he traveled. Even today, the spot is frequented by many locals, including Okinawan shamans called noro, due to its spiritual nature.

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比地大滝

Hiji Falls

781-1 Hiji, Kunigami Village
Tel: 0980-41-3636
Hours: 9:00-18:00 *Last entry 16:00; Nov-Mar until 17:30 *Last entry 15:00
Admission: Adults ¥500, ages 6-15 ¥300

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