Yomitan is a popular destination for tourists from around the world, who come to enjoy the blue sky and ocean, beautiful beaches and abundant nature i ... More
Yomitan is a popular destination for tourists from around the world, who come to enjoy the blue sky and ocean, beautiful beaches and abundant nature in addition to visiting places such as the World Heritage Site, Zakimi Castle Ruins(The UNESCO world heritage), Cape Zampa, and the theme park.
Also its known for the birthplace of sanshin(3-string musical instrument) creator Aka Inko.
There are several varieties of sweets made from local Okinawan red sweet potato called "Beni Imo". Other traditional OKinawa items available in Yomitan are "Yuntanza hanaui", textiles and "Yomitan zanyaki"yachimun) potteries.
Yomitan Village is located in the middle of the main island of OKinawa.
To get to Yomitan, it takes about an hour by driving car north on highway 58 from Naha Airport.