Cape Zanpa is located roughly in the center of west coast of Okinawa Island. It is located about 5 km northwest of Zakimi Castle, and is about 30 km n ... More
Cape Zanpa is located roughly in the center of west coast of Okinawa Island. It is located about 5 km northwest of Zakimi Castle, and is about 30 km north of Naha city. The coast about 2 km long has the cliffs about 31 meters high around the cape.
But the land on the cliffs is relatively flat. There is a natural park around the cape.
A lighthouse stands on the tip of the cape. It was built in 1974, and the height is about 30 meters.
On the south side of the cape, there is Zanpa Beach. It is a beautiful beach with white sand.
Shurijo Castle, the majestic center of politics, diplomacy, and culture of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
In the Battle of Okinawa in 1945, Shurijo Castle was l ... More
Shurijo Castle, the majestic center of politics, diplomacy, and culture of the Ryukyu Kingdom.
In the Battle of Okinawa in 1945, Shurijo Castle was left in ruins but in 1992, commemorating the 20th year since Okinawa’s reversion to Japan, Shurijo Castle was restored and opened as a national park.
Noted for its cultural and historical significance in the distinctive archeological style that combined the structural cultures of both China and Japan, as well as the high skills in the stonework, Shurijo Castle was registered as Japan’s 11th World Heritage Site in December of 2000.
The stately appearance of Shurijo Castle with its brilliant vermilion color speaks of the great history and culture of the proud kingdom, and symbolizes Okinawa.
1-2 Kinjo-cho, Shuri, Naha 903-0815 Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
- Business hour -
Everyday 08:00am-18:30pm
- Directions -
Car/Rental car ::
From the Airport, go on to (National) Route 331 and head toward Naha’s city center.
Go on to (National) Route 58 and turn right at Tomari Intersection.
Go straight on (Prefectural) Route 29 toward Shuri.
Yui Rail (Monorail) ::
Board the Yui Rail from Naha Airport Station.
Get off at Shuri Station. Shureimon is a 15-minute walk. (Refer to the map below)
From Shuri Station, there is also a city bus you can board at Shuri Ekimae Bus Stop.
Get off the bus at Shurijo Mae Bus Stop. Shureimon is one minute away on foot.
Local bus ::
Get on the city line bus (#1, 14) or outer city line bus (#346) at Shuri Ekimae Bus Stop, get off at Shurijo Koen Iriguchi Bus Stop, and Shureimon is 5 minutes away on foot.
Get on Shurijo Jokamachi Line (#7 or 8), get off at Shurijo Mae Bus Stop, and Shureimon is one minute away on foot.
Get on the city line bus (#9 or 13) or outer city line bus (#25, 97 or 125), get off at Yamakawa Bus Stop, and Shureimon is 15 minutes away on foot.
Kouri Island is located in the ocean north of Motobu Peninsula and is connected by Kouri Bridge. The Okinawan legend of Adam and Eve remains on this i ... More
Kouri Island is located in the ocean north of Motobu Peninsula and is connected by Kouri Bridge. The Okinawan legend of Adam and Eve remains on this island dotted with many beautiful beaches,which is also known as “Love Island”.
The white observation tower at a height of 82 meters above sea level is in a great location to overlook Kouri Bridge. On the first floor there is the Kouri Island Museum, where the history of Kouri Island is displayed; the second and third floors are indoor observation areas; there is an ocean deck on the rooftop, where you can view the beautiful full panoramic landscape. You can travel up to the tower through the subtropical gardens by cart. Enjoy recording it all as you feel the landscape and sea breeze flow by.
538 Kouri, Nakijin, Kunigami District, Okinawa 905-0406 Japan
- Business hour -
Everyday 10:00am-18:00pm
- Directions -
Transportation to Kouri Ocean Tower is mainly by car, such as car rental.
(From Naha Airport)
About 90 minutes to 2 hours using the Naha Airport Expressway and Okinawa Expressway (Tomigusuku-Nakachi IC – Kyoda IC)
(From Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium)
About 25 minutes
Japantour
3km 
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