66-1 Fuchaku, Onna Village
Tel: 098-965-2222
Admission: Free
This beach boasts shallow, crystal-clear water in varying shades of blue that has been ranked top grade AA by the Japanese Ministry of the Environment. Beach Land is a popular water playground with a variety of fun attractions, such as an eight-meter-long water slide and trampolines.
One of the best snorkeling and diving spots on the island. After following a path down to the water, you can enjoy snorkeling and observe various tropical fish, the inhabitants of the coral reefs. A popular spot for watching the sunset as well.
A 15-minute ferry ride from Motobu Port, the 4.5-kilometer-long Minna Island has a croissant shape from the air. The water of Minna Island is known for its clarity, and its beautiful beaches are pure white sand. Reefs are located offshore, so you can thoroughly enjoy an expanse of white sand and transparent water.
1153-2 Yamazato, Motobu Town
Tel: 0980-47-5537
Hours: 11:30-19:00 (Last order 18:30)
Closed: Tue and Wed
This popular café, also known as “Pizza in the Sky,” is visited by people of all ages and nationalities. From here you have a spectacular view of Ie, Minna and Sesoko islands. Pizza and salad are popular.
1439 Izumi, Motobu Town
Tel: 0980-47-2160
Hours: 11:00-19:00
Closed: Mon and Tue *When a public holiday falls on a Monday or Tuesday, the place is closed on the following Wednesday.
Although Okinawa is primarily associated with beaches, this café, with its adjoining yachimun (pottery) gallery, resides quietly in a mountain area. Shisa are displayed on the roof, in the garden and everywhere else on the premises.
731-1 Gushiken, Motobu Town
Tel: 0980-48-2700
Hours: 11:00-19:00
Closed: Mon and Tue
Run by a family of artists, Haru resembles an art gallery more than a place to eat, and it displays and sells glass jewelry and accessories, pottery and more items crafted by them. From the café you can enjoy a view of Iheya, Izena and Ie islands.
Bise is a picturesque village famous for its fukugi trees, located near the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. There are nearly 230 houses in the village area, which is divided like a chessboard, with most of them surrounded by a dense cover of fukugi, scenery once commonly seen in most Okinawan communities. It is one of the few places on the island where you can ride in a buffalo-drawn cart, an experience normally found only on Taketomi Island. You can enjoy a tranquil moment while traveling leisurely along unpaved white-sand streets with the gentle sun filtering down through the fukugi trees.
Janado, Kumejima Town (Kume Island)
Stretching for seven kilometers offshore of Kume Island is a beautiful white sandbank called Hate no Hama, which has been featured in TV commercials and on posters. You can access Hate no Hama only by boat from Eef Beach (approximately 20 minutes).
Paid parking hours: November-February 7:00-17:30; March 7:00-18:00; April-May, October 7:00-18:30; June-September 7:00-19:00
*Parking and other facilities at the site are closed on Jan. 1.
Parking, restrooms, shower facilities and coin-operated lockers are available at the park. There is also a small eatery serving light meals.
453-1 Miyazato, Nago City
Tel: 0980-53-0031
Category: Resorts & hotels
Features: Ocean view,
Price range: Budget
Chisun Resort Okinawa Churaumi
938 Ishikawa, Motobu Town
Tel: 0980-48-3631
Category: Resorts & hotels
Features: Ocean view, outdoor pool
Price range: Budget
4086-1 Kin, Kin Town
Hours: 10:30-18:00
Closed: Mon
Available here are a variety of sweets and noodles prepared from Kin's specialty product, taanmu (a type of taro). Local dishes such as taanmu soba and taanmu soup are on offer at the eatery.
