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Best viewpoints in Okinawa

Okinawa's coastline offers a diverse range of vantage points, from the rugged limestone cliffs of Cape Manzamo and Cape Zanpa to the northernmost tip at Cape Hedo. This selection includes engineering landmarks like the Nirai Kanai Bridge and the Kaichu-doro causeway, alongside historical sites such as the Former Navy HQ Park. These locations provide clear views of the East China Sea and the Pacific, highlighting the island's unique coral geography and maritime history.

Okinawa's Best Viewpoints — Map
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Cape Hedo

Cape Hedo, also known as Hedo Point, is the northernmost point on Okinawa Island, located within Kunigami Village.
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Cape Maeda

Famous for its limestone cliffs and the Blue Cave, a popular location for snorkeling and diving on the Onna coast.
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Cape Manzamo

Features a distinctive elephant-trunk-shaped limestone rock formation overlooking the East China Sea in Onna Village.
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Cape Zanpa

Marked by a 31-meter-high white lighthouse and dramatic limestone cliffs extending for two kilometers along the coast.
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Nirai Kanai Bridge

An S-shaped bridge in Nanjo consisting of the Nirai and Kanai spans, offering expansive views of the Pacific Ocean and Kudaka Island.
F

UMIKAJI Terrace

A Mediterranean-style shopping and dining complex on Senaga Island, providing views of Naha Airport's runways and the ocean.
G

海中道路

A 4.7-kilometer causeway connecting the Katsuren Peninsula to four islands, surrounded by shallow turquoise waters.
H

Ishijo Gate

A historic stone gate representing traditional Ryukyuan masonry, located in the Shuri district.
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Gesashi Fishing port

Coastal area in Higashi Village, located near the Yanbaru National Park and the Gesashi Bay mangrove forests.
J

Nakayukui

An observation point in Onna Village offering views of the central coastline and the East China Sea.
K

海軍壕公園

Site of the Former Japanese Navy Underground Headquarters, featuring a hilltop park with panoramic views of Naha and the Kerama Islands.
L

Hotel Miyuki Beach

A coastal hotel area in Onna known for its coral reefs and proximity to central Okinawa's diving spots.
M

Unnten Port

A historic port in Nakijin Village serving as the ferry terminal for Iheya and Izena islands.
N

Shikiya Fishing port

A local fishing harbor in Nanjo City on the southern coast of Okinawa Island.
O

Shikiya Beach

A natural beach in southern Okinawa, known for its calm waters and views of the surrounding Pacific.
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Blue beach

A coastal recreation area located in Kin Town on the eastern side of the island.
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Hamada Fishing port

A fishing harbor located on the eastern coast in Kin Town.
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View point

Hilltop observation area in southern Okinawa offering views of the rugged coastline and the Pacific Ocean.
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Seragaki Fishing port

A harbor in Onna Village, situated near several major resort areas and coral reefs.
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Diamond Beach

A public beach in Onna Village known for its clear waters and proximity to the Manza area.
Cape Hedo
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Cape Maeda
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Cape Manzamo

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