From standard to secret! Tourist Spots in Central Okinawa Island 8

From standard to secret! Tourist Spots in Central Okinawa Island 8
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Various aspects of Okinawa are condensed in central Okinawa Island, from spots where you can enjoy spectacular views, spots where you can taste local gourmet, and even spots where American culture is drifting. Therefore, this time, we will select and introduce recommended sightseeing spots in central Okinawa Island. If you are planning a trip to Okinawa, please take a look at it.

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Superb view spots, city resorts, drive spots ... Enjoy the charm of Chubu with a variety of faces.

Spot.01 Manzamo

scenic spot one of the best west coast, the sea with a superb view.
A superb view spot featuring cliffs reminiscent of an elephant nose. Its charm is that you can see the beautiful sea of cobalt blue. The surrounding sea boasts outstanding transparency, and it looks so beautiful that even the coral reef of Kaige. From Manzamo, you can also see the Motobu Peninsula and I Eshima, where the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is located.


Spot.02 Mihama American Village

A colorful cityscape with an exotic atmosphere.
A large commercial area modeled on a resort mall on the west coast of the United States. At Depo Island, where colorful buildings gather, you can enjoy eating and shopping while feeling the pleasant breeze along the beach. When the sun goes down, the buildings around the area are lit up, creating a fantastic atmosphere.


Spot.03 Underwater Road

Enjoy the exhilaration of running on the sea at Ohashi, which is about 4.7 km long!
A road running on the sea of about 4.7 km connecting Yosatsu Peninsula and Heianza Island. The biggest attraction is that you can enjoy driving while looking at the blue sea. At the Sea Station Ayahashikan, a resting spot on the way, you can also enjoy local gourmet food such as spicy roll tacos and mozuku tempura. If you cross the bridge, you can easily access remote islands such as Hama-Higashima and Ikei Island.


Spot.04 Cape Maeda (blue cave)

Experience the sea of Okinawa with your whole body. One of the best diving spots in the prefecture
This is one of the 100 best views in Okinawa. While observing tropical fish up close, you can enjoy diving and snorkeling. One of the most famous Cape Maeda is the diving point called the "blue cave." The sea where the sun shines, is wrapped in mysterious blue, and a completely different world from the ground spreads.


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I want to enjoy both local gourmet and cute cafes! Chubu gourmet spot recommended for greed people

Spot.05 Onna no Eki Market at Onna Station

There are plenty of delicious special products! A treasure trove of food standing in a resort area
A popular detour spot for both locals and tourists. It is located in Onna Village, one of the best resort areas in the prefecture. Here, there are seafood such as sea grapes and Japanese spiny lobster, as well as shaved ice and tropical juice using tropical fruits, tropical juice. Please stop by during your trip and enjoy each gourmet time.


Spot.06 Foreign Residential Cafe

Take a break in the chalk house. Would you like a meal in a foreign residential area?
Urasoe City (commonly known as Minatogawa) and Kitanakagusuku Village (commonly known as Kitanaka), located in central Okinawa Island, are home to cafes and shops that have been renovated from foreign housing. Here, you can meet cute shops and hideaway shops that you will want to take pictures involuntarily. You can enjoy coffee, sweets, and healthy Okinawan cuisine, so you may stay for a long time. Some shops sell unique miscellaneous goods, so it's a good idea to look for the miscellaneous goods you like.


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You will surely find your own favorite! Let's enjoy Okinawan bowls at Yachimun no Sato

Spot.07 Yachimun no Sato

Captivated by the unique taste! He is healed by Okinawan traditional craft "Yachimun"
A famous production area of Yachimun (pottery). In each workshop, rice bowls, teapots, plates, etc. are lined up narrowly. Each container has a different expression, and there are many tourists who are attracted to its depth. There are also galleries and cafes attached to the workshop, so one way to enjoy it is one of the ways to enjoy it.


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An urban resort beach with a casual atmosphere that overlooks the sunset while receiving the sea breeze

Spot.08 Chatan Park Sunset Beach

A popular sunset spot where you can enjoy in a luxurious location.
A resort beach with an open atmosphere adjacent to Mihama American Village. You can enjoy the spectacular view of the sparkling sea, the white sandy beach, and the sunset dyed in Akane. In summer, you can often see scenes where locals enjoy BBQ (can be accommodated on the day) as well as swimming. It might be a good idea to enjoy the sea of Okinawa in the same way as the locals.


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