The following attractions are worth traveling to in Okinawa:
Manzamo
Manzamo is one of the most scenic spots in Okinawa Prefecture, situated on top of a bluff by the sea, with a vast green grassy area on top, and the view from the bluff is breathtaking. It is located in the Okinawa Coast National Park and has been designated as a rare plant by Okinawa Prefecture because it is surrounded by many Manzamo limestone plant communities that can only be seen here.
Okinawa Meridian Sea Aquarium
The Okinawa Meridian Sea Aquarium itself is a marine park that covers a very large area,? In addition to the aquarium, there is also a tropical subtropical urban green botanical garden, Okinawan native village, marine culture museum, dolphin theater, and the emerald beach where you can play in the water. It is recommended to spend 3 hours at the aquarium to enjoy the various cute sea creatures and watch dolphin shows. If you want to play all at once, it is recommended to stay at least 2 days.
Subtropical Forest Dinosaur Park
This is a Jurassic dinosaur-themed park, a relatively new attraction, is located in the Ogoko Oden Nago store, more suitable for parents and children to go. The park is not large, but it's a good idea to walk around and take pictures, and it's recommended that you schedule a stay of 30-60 minutes.
Ryukyu Village
Ryukyu Village is more Okinawan in character. Traditional buildings famous for the Ryukyu Islands are preserved in the village, recreating the atmosphere and Ryukyu culture of the time. You can enjoy local specialties (Okinawan-style ball-shaped donuts) at a folk house and take photos in Ryukyu costumes. The Okinawa Eki (Okinawan post station) next to the entrance has a store specializing in Okinawan-style noodles and a tourist information corner, and folk art performances such as ballads and dances are held on an open-air stage.
Guwari Island
Guwari Island is located in Imakuren Village in the northern part of Okinawa. The island is not very large, and it is only 8 kilometers around the island, so you can only get there by boat. You can only get there by boat. Now, with the 1960-meter-long Furuuli Bridge, the island can be reached by car, and the bridge is one of the must-see attractions on a self-drive tour. As you cross the long bridge to the island, you'll be greeted by a refreshing view of the outlying islands: sugar cane groves, quaint old Okinawan buildings, and the ocean rippling in the sunshine. ...... A quick snapshot of the island will make a beautiful photo.
Taketomi Island
Take a high-speed boat from Ishigaki Island Harbor and arrive in about 10 minutes! The island is only 5.42 kilometers in size, so if you are physically fit, you can easily ride a bicycle around the island. If you are physically fit, you can easily ride a bicycle around the island, or you can take a buffalo cart to enjoy the scenery of the island. Taketomi Island is not only rich in history and culture, but also unique in its reef walls and red tile buildings! Famous sightseeing spots include "Hoshi Sandy Beach" and "West Pier Bridge".
Iriomote Island
Iriomote Island covers an area of 289.6 square kilometers, and 90% of the island is covered with subtropical forest. There are not only rivers and waterfalls on Iriomote Island, but also many special plants at the junction of the river and the sea, and even the very rare bobcat can be seen on Iriomote Island. In addition, Iriomote Island is also known as Japan's version of the Great Barrier Reef because of the rich variety of coral reefs around the island!
Yubu Island
Located on the east side of Iriomote Island, between Iriomote Island and Kohama Island, there is an island formed by the accumulation of sea sand, with an elevation of only 1.5 meters above sea level and a circumference of 2.15 kilometers. Most of the island is uninhabited, and there are only a dozen or so people living on the island, but tourists often visit the island during the day. The depth of the sea between Yubu Island and Iriomote Island is about one meter deep at high tide and less than one meter at normal times, so the residents often use buffalo carts as a tool to move between the two islands, and it has become an important resource for sightseeing.