Nakijin Haarii Carnival
- Area： Nakijin Village
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New Covenant Church of God in ...
- Area： Kin Town
Celebrate the Fourth of July with Renaissance!
- Area： Northern area, Onna Village
Motobu Town Multipurpose Event Space
Urasaki, Motobu Town
The newest bullring in Okinawa, the Motobu Town Multipurpose Event Space, is nestled in a natural setting and is well equipped with facilities such as parking. The unique surroundings make for a most memorable bullfight.
- Area： Motobu Town, Northern area
Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST)
1919-1 Tancha, Onna Village
Tel: 098-966-8711
The Okinawa Institute of Science and Technology (OIST; Jonathan Dorfan, president) opened its doors in September 2012 after 11 years of planning to establish a graduate university of science and technology in Okinawa that conducts research and provides education of “best in the world” quality. President Dorfan said at a ceremony welcoming him to the school that “there is no other graduate school in the world that consists of students who have such a diverse scientific and cultural background as far as I know.” With approximately 50 professors, 260 researchers and 170 administrative and support staff in addition to the student body, OIST actively hosts events such as Open Campus and also sends its academics to lecture at local schools. It is expected that OIST will contribute to the development of Onna Village as a place of academic endeavor combined with a wealth of resorts and abundant natural beauty.
- Area： Northern area, Onna Village
Blue Cave
Maeda, Onna Village
The Blue Cave has been one of the most popular diving spots on island in recent years. The place offers the extraordinary sight of the entire cave naturally illuminated in blue. The sunlight streaming in from the entrance hits the bottom of the cave through clear seawater, and the reflected light from the water provides a natural illumination to make the cave blue. The cave is located at the base of Cape Maeda, and unaccompanied swimming is dangerous. Most visitors go on a tour guided by a local diving shop or are accompanied by a local guide with knowledge of the geography of the area. Half of the cave is under water, so you must snorkel to enter it.
- Area： Northern area, Onna Village
Tanagagumui in Aha
Aha, Kunigami Village, Kunigami
The plant community around the Tanagagumui area is designated as a protected species area. There are many rare plants such as koke-tanpopo (a kind of dandelion), yakushima-sumire (a type of violet) and Ryukyuasebi, which is a tree with pretty white, bell-shaped flowers. To reach Tanagagumui, be prepared to do some trekking, making it advisable to wear sturdy shoes and casual clothes. Visitors must hike down a narrow trail with a rope to get to the final destination. Despite all the hiking, this is a trip worth doing as breathtaking views await the visitors who make it there.
- Area： Kunigami Village, Northern area
Mangroves on the Okukubi River
Kin, Kin Town
This is the only place on the main island of Okinawa where four different types of mangroves can be observed growing together. The area is also known as a good spot for bird watching as the natural surroundings attract quite a large number of birds.
- Area： Kin Town, Main-group3, Northern area
Shinkaichi district
Shinkaichi, Kin Town
Since its appearance in films and photo magazines, the Shinkaichi district has come into the limelight as a new sightseeing spot. Shinkaichi, located right across from the main gate of Camp Hansen, is Kin's entertainment center with numerous bars and restaurants with unique food choices including taco rice. The walls of the area are covered in impressive graffiti.
- Area： Kin Town, Main-group3, Northern area
Kin Ukkaga
640 Kin, Kin Town
One of Okinawa's most important spring water sources, also known as the ''fountain of longevity.''
- Area： Kin Town, Main-group3, Northern area
Kin Shonyudo
222 Kin, Kin Town
Tel: 098-968-8581
Hours: 9:00-16:45 (Kannon Chaya)
Open daily
Admission: 400 yen
With ideal conditions for aging awamori, this cave on the Kin Kannon Temple grounds offers an awamori storage service in which 10,000 bottles are currently stored.
- Area： Kin Town, Main-group3, Northern area
