50 minutes from Naha! To Zamami Island, a national park

50 minutes from Naha! To Zamami Island, a national park
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In March 2014, the Kerama Islands was designated as a national park. Zamami Island is an island that can be said to be the center of the island, and its biggest feature is the beautiful sea, which is also called "Kerama Blue" and "the sea in love with the world." It's also nice to have easy access, just 50 minutes by high-speed boat. Why don't you stay for a day without a day trip and relax around Shimauchi? Because the island tends to be mountainous and beaches and observation decks are far from the port, ride a rental car or a Renta motorcycle to travel to Shimauchi.

The blue sea, which has beautiful gradations that cannot be seen on Okinawa Island, is truly worthy of the name "Kerama Blue".

Kozamami Beach

It is characterized by beautiful white sand and highly transparent water. Corals and tropical fish are right there!

The main beach on Zamami Island, which won two stars in the Michelin Green Guide Japon. The pure white Coral Sand is beautiful, and you can see corals and tropical fish just by swimming a little from the shore, making it ideal for snorkeling.

Ama Beach

Photo provided: Zamami-son

Unlike Ko Zamami Beach, it is shallow and the waves are calm. A beach where families can play with peace of mind. At high tide, sea turtles visit for seaweed that grows just before the beach, and if you're lucky, you can see it. It is also famous for its beautiful sunset.

Because there are many hills, the island is full of observation deck. Let's look at the beautiful waters around the area from a different perspective than the beach.

High Gassan observation deck

One of the best view spots on the island overlooking Kozamami Beach

Located on the top of Mt. Gassan at an altitude of 131m, this is an observation spot where you can feel like climbing. There are two places in observation deck, first and second, especially from the second observation deck, you can enjoy an exhilarating view of the whole view of Kozamami Beach and the remote islands behind it.

Oze no Saki Observation Deck

Sunset point on the island. I am impressed by the magnificent scenery

Located in the northwestern part of the island, it is also known as "observation deck of the Sunset". From the parking lot to observation deck at the tip of the cape, promenade is maintained, and you can enjoy the dynamic scenery of the cliffs. If the weather is nice, you can also see Kumejima, about 60 km away.

Chishi observation deck

The contrast between the roughness of the cliff and the beautiful sea is interesting.

observation deck is located in the eastern part of Zamami Island. It is a somewhat rough sight, such as the exposed rock surface, but underneath it is a small but beautiful beach and a beautiful transparent sea. If the weather is nice, you can also see Aguni Island floating offshore.

God's beach observation deck

You can overlook the islands and the sunset is also beautiful.

About 5 minutes by car from Ama Beach. From the two-story arbor like a tower, you can see the scattered islands of various sizes, such as Akajima and Kahijima. It is also famous as a sunset spot because it is located on the west side of the island.

The beautiful sea is the real pleasure of Zamami Island. Enjoy plenty of the sea of Zamami Island with diving and sea kayaking.

Whale watching

Photo provided: Zamami-son

The whales come back from winter to spring!

The area of Zamami Village, where warm and rich nature remains, is a comfortable environment for humpback whale to breed and raise children. Wheel watching is held every year from January to March. Let's observe the various behaviors of whales.

Kerama Kayak Center

The beautiful and transparent sea of Zamami Island that you can enjoy because it is a sea kayak

We host a sea kayaking tour that even beginners can enjoy. Enjoy the beauty of the sea on Zamami Island from the perspective of sea kayaking, such as outstanding transparency, a wide variety of corals, tropical fish, and sea turtles all year round.

Information on popular restaurants that you would like to visit at least once during your stay for lunch or gourmet, such as long-established restaurants and Okinawa soba made with island ingredients.

Wayama Sea Cloud

From noodles to toppings, a cup of mozuku from Zamami Village

A shop attached to a boat snorkel specialty store. Mozuku soba (middle) 700 yen, which is made by kneading Zamami Island's specialty Mozuku into noodles, is a cup that you definitely want to eat when you visit the island. I would like to order Mozuku Juicy and Mozuku Sausage as well.

Restaurant Marumi-ya

There are more than 50 kinds of menus! To the dining room of a family-like island

A popular restaurant with a wide range of menus, from classic Okinawan dishes such as Goya Champloo 610 yen to single dishes that go well with sake. Homemade dishes such as mozuku vinegar 370 yen handmade from sauce are also popular in the local area.

Stay away from the hustle and bustle of the city and stay at a hotel where the island time flows slowly. Surrounded by nature, refresh your mind and body

Kerama Beach Hotel

Great location and the best hospitality

Standing in a place overlooking Ango-no-Ura, twin, triple and maisonette-type guest rooms are available. At night, a full starry sky spreads around, and you can lie down on the lawn terrace seat to observe the starry sky, so you can stay unique to the island with clear air.

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