From standard to the cutting edge! Women's Travel Drive to Feel Okinawa-ness-Motojima Chubu Edition-

The Underwater Road, located on the East Coast in central Motojima, is a free road with a total length of 4.7 km that can be accessed from Motojima to Hamahiga Island, Heianza Island, Miyagishima and Ikei Island. The road that extends straight at almost the same height as the sea surface gives you the feeling of running on the sea. Please enjoy the superb view that you can park your car unintentionally and see it.

Kafu Banta, which means "Cape of Happiness" in the Okinawan dialect, is located on the site of the Nuchimasu salt factory on Miyagishima, which is connected by the underwater road. A superb view spot with few people who know it in the local area. As the name suggests, it is also a must-see power spot for girls seeking happiness.

The pancake specialty store "Paanilani", which opened in 2012, is a popular shop that still has customers. Foreigners living in Okinawa visit the authentic American taste every day. There are a wide variety of pancakes that you can enjoy as meals with bacon and fried egg, to sweet pancakes that you can taste with fruits and fresh cream. All of them are full of volume!

If you want to enjoy the spectacular view of "The Okinawa", go to Manzamo in Onna Village on the west coast of Motojima. Standing at the tip of the cape, the sea of cobalt blue spreads out in front of you. The magnificent view of the waves breaking down into the steep coral reef rocks is so powerful that you can silently see it. It is also a popular spot for sunsets.

As you run along Route 58 along the west coast of Motojima, you will see "Onna no Eki Nakayukui Market" in Onna Village. There is a stall and an eat-in space, which is perfect for a break while driving. In addition, there are plenty of souvenirs such as special products and processed products from Onna Village.

Yachimun no Sato, located in Yomitan Village in central Motojima, is the center of pottery making in Okinawa. Nearly 20 workshops are currently gathered, including the workshop of Jiro Kaneshiro, a living national treasure. Why don't you go around the potter's direct sales shop and find your favorite one in memories of your trip? The old-fashioned big climbing kiln is also a must-see!

"Mihama American Village" is a symbol of the Ferris wheel. In Chatan-cho in central Motojima, shops with an American atmosphere are lined up on a site of 5 Tokyo Dome size. With everything from beaches, gourmet spots, shops, live houses, cinemas and bowling alleys, it is a popular spot with many locals.

Opened in 2015 in Mihama, Chatan-cho, famous as a sunset spot! You can always enjoy 4 to 6 kinds of freshly made craft beer at the beer bar and restaurant that is attracting attention now. There are many people who are addicted to enjoying the freshly brewed "Chatan Beer" while watching the sunset on the terrace seat. Toast here today!

Posted on November 18, 2016
Updated on December 11, 2023