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Top 10 Hidden Tourist Spots In Okinawa Prefecture [Secret Gem Edition]
Okinawa Prefecture has many quiet and attractive hidden spots with few tourists!
We have carefully selected famous spots where you can enjoy nature, history, and local Okinawan culture.
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1. Sesoko Beach
A quiet hidden beach with excellent transparency.
There are relatively few tourists, so you can spend your time relaxing.
- Access
About 1.5 hours by car from Naha city
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2. Nirai Kanai Bridge
A scenic spot perfect for a drive.
The view of the ocean from the bridge is amazing.
- Access
About 30 minutes by car from Naha city
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3. Nakijin Castle Ruins
The remains of the castle of the Hokuzan King during the Ryukyu Kingdom era, and is part of the World Heritage Site "Gusuku and Related Properties of the Ryukyu Kingdom".
The stone walls are beautiful, and many tourists visit, especially during cherry blossom season.
- Access
About 1.5 hours by car from Naha city.
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4. Cape Hedo
A cape with a spectacular view at the northernmost tip of Okinawa Island.
With few visitors, it overlooks the Pacific Ocean and the East China Sea.
- Access
Approximately 2.5 hours by car from Naha City
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5. Gyokusendo & Okinawa World
A theme park where you can explore limestone caves and experience traditional Okinawan culture.
- Access
Approximately 30 minutes by car from Naha City
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6. Nago Pineapple Park
A pineapple-themed tourist facility where you can ride a cute automated cart to see tropical plants and pineapple fields.
It is also popular with families, as it offers a wide range of pineapple wine and sweets to sample and buy as souvenirs.
- Access
Approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from Naha City
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7. Gangara Valley
A subtropical forest that spreads across a valley formed by the collapse of a limestone cave.
You can learn about nature and history on tours led by expert guides.
- Access
About 30 minutes by car from Naha city.
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8. Ryukyu Mura
A theme park where you can experience Okinawa's traditional houses and culture.
It is also popular with families, with activities such as Eisa and sanshin performances and bingata dyeing.
- Access
About 1 hour by car from Naha city.
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9. Fureai Hirugi Park
A hidden spot where you can explore the mangrove forest by canoe.
- Access
About 1.5 hours by car from Naha city ← Change to mangrove
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10. Zamami Island
Its highly transparent waters are attractive, and it is famous as a diving and snorkeling spot.
You can swim with sea turtles.
- Access
About 50 minutes by high-speed boat from Naha.
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[Summary]
There are many hidden spots in Okinawa where you can get away from the hustle and bustle and quietly face the sea, nature, and history! The famous beaches and tourist spots are great, but if you want to get a feel for the local area, be sure to check out these hidden gems.
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