• Area： Northern area, Onna Village

On this shallow beach stretching over two kilometers, you can enjoy a glass-bottom boat, BBQ, sea kayaking and various marine activities. Many locals gather at the beach for clam digging at low tide.

• Area： Nanjo City, Southern area

Aka, Zamami Village (Aka Island)

A beach with gentle waves due to the tetrapods installed to shield it from rough waters. As it is adjacent to the Aka Port and residential area, it is a popular place for tourists and locals alike for viewing the sunset and taking a stroll.

• Area： Kerama Islands, Other islands

You can see the vast,deep-blue ocean from the top of Cape Kyan. Once a site of great tragedy where numerous Okinawans committed suicide during the Battle of Okinawa, the cape has become a famous surfing point.

• Area： Itoman City, Southern area

4-19-1 Nishizaki-cho, Itoman City
Tel: 098-987-1277
Hours: 10:00-20:00
Open daily

This roadside station consists of four facilities, including a store selling locally produced vegetables, fruits and marine products, a souvenir and local products center and reasonable cafés and delis.

• Area： Itoman City, Southern area

Tel: 098-967-8802
Admission: 300 yen (Free for children under 5.)

• Area： Northern area, Onna Village

Aka, Zamami Village (Aka Island)

A small, tranquil beach located to the west of Aka. It is known for its beautiful sunset and is filled with visitors in the early evening.

• Area： Kerama Islands, Other islands

Aka, Zamami Village (Aka Island)

A quiet beach located in the westernmost part of Aka Island with nothing nearby but the Kushibaru observation tower. With its pristine crystal clear waters, it is ideal for snorkeling and popular among tourists who despite its inconvenient access arrange transportation just to experience the snorkeling and swimming there.

• Area： Kerama Islands, Other islands

Hedo, Kunigami Village
Tel: 0980-41-2101 (Kunigami Village Office)
Hours: 24 hours
Open daily
Admission: Free

Cape Hedo is the northernmost point of Okinawa’s main island. From here you can enjoy one of the most breathtaking views on island. You’ll see both the Pacific and the East China Sea in one glance from the 230-foot-high cliff.

• Area： Kunigami Village, Northern area

The beach offers great snorkeling with its crystal-clear water, home to a number of tropical fish. You can swim only during high tide; at low tide, the beach is crowded with locals exploring the exposed reef, observing marine creatures trapped in tide pools or clamming. It’s also well known as a diving and surfing point.

• Area： Itoman City, Main-group6, Southern area

Zamami Village (Geruma Island)

The smallest island in the Keramas in terms of population. It is connected by bridge with Aka Island, and the majority of its land is pristine forest. The south of the Geruma Island is linked by bridge with the small, uninhabited Fukaji Island. Chartered flights to Geruma are available since regular flights were abolished in 2006. This is a quiet island, ideal for visitors who enjoy nature. The Geruma deer, a protected species, is one of the main attractions. Visitors can rent a cycle or motorcycle at rental shop Sho located on Aka Island for use on Geruma Island

• Area： Kerama Islands, Other islands

1190 Chinen, Chinen, Nanjo City
Tel: 098-949-1189
Hours: 11:00-17:00
Open daily

This popular café is located on a hilltop in Chinen Village. You can get a breathtaking view of the ocean from the terrace.

• Area： Nanjo City, Southern area