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アマミチューの墓
大泊ビーチ
Odomari Beach
Known for its transparent water, this 600-meter-long natural beach is recommended for those who want to simply enjoy a leisurely atmosphere engaging in such marine activities as snorkeling. There are two parking areas; the one closest to the beach charges a reasonable fee of ¥500.
Tel: 098-977-8027
Swimming season: Year round
Admission: Adults ¥400, under 12 ¥300
Snorkeling: OK
Parking ¥500 / day
伊計ビーチ
Ikei Beach
Tel: 098-977-8464
Swimming season: Year round
Admission: Adults ¥400, ages 5-13 ¥300
Snorkeling: OK
沖縄伝統空手道古武道国際研修センター
International Karate Study Center
Murasaki Mura is home to the International Karate Study Center, where visitors can try their empty hand at karate. Typical classes, available in both Japanese and English, are one hour long, although extended sessions are possible. Book a lesson in advance and experience traditional Okinawan karate.
Tel: 080-3200-5471
Admission: ¥2,575 / person (¥1,620 / person with 5 participants or more)
*1-20 participants can be accommodated at one time
Closed: Sun
勝連城跡
Katsuren Castle Ruins
Tel: 098-978-7373
Hours: 9:00-18:00
Open daily
Admission: free
浜比嘉島
Hamahiga Island
Hamahiga is a small island with a perimeter of only seven kilometers.According to Ryukyuan legend, this island was inhabited by the gods and hosts a number of sacred sites and spiritual places in villages full of traditional houses. To get to the island, go to Henza Island via the inter-island causeway, then take the Hamahiga Bridge, built in 1997. The island is a peaceful getaway with beautiful natural beaches.
福地川海浜公園
Fukujigawa Seaside Park
Recommended for families with young children looking for well-equipped beaches is Fukujigawa Seaside Park, which has a beach where jellyfish nets are installed. Kayaking, stand up paddle boarding (SUP) and other activities are also on offer. The park has both a seaside and a riverside area.
334 Kawata, Higashi Village
Tel: 0980-51-2301
Hours: Apr-Oct 9:00-18:00; Nov-Mar until 17:00
Open daily
うっぱまビーチ
Uppama Beach
With one kilometer of pure white sand, Uppama Beach can be found beyond some sugarcane fields near the Gesashi no hirugi bayashi mangrove forest. This pristine beach is recommended when visiting Higashi Village, located in a mountainous area.
292-50 Gesashi, Higashi Village
Tel: 0980-56-2767
Swimming season: Year round
どきどきヤンバルンチャー
Doki Doki Yambarunture
Tel: 0980-55-8118
Admission:
Adults: ¥6,500 / ages 11-15 ¥4,500 / ages 4-10 ¥500 Ride hours: 9:00 / 10:20 / 11:40 / 13:00 / 14:20 / 15:40 / 17:00
*Ages 4-12 must ride with an adult.
*About a 20-minute drive from Kyodo I.C.,
the northernmost end of the Okinawa Expressway
ヒルギふれあい公園
Hirugi Fureai Park
This is a park set in the midst of mangrove trees in Gesashi Bay. The mangrove forest has been designated a national natural monument. There is a walkway through the park and an observation deck from where visitors can observe the mangroves.
54-1 Gesashi, Higashi Village
Tel: 0980-51-2433
屋我地ビーチ
Yagaji Beach
Tel: 0980-52-8123
Swimming season: Apr-Sep
Admission: Adults ¥600, ages 3-12 ¥300
Parking ¥600
沖縄歴史民族資料館
Okinawa Museum of History
1024-1 Nakayama, Nago City
Tel: 0980-54-8515
Hours: 10:00-18:00 *Aug, Sep until 19:00
Admission: Adults ¥500, ages 4-15 ¥300
Open daily
