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Tourist attractions
We would like to recommend our valued customers to visit the following places when you are in Ie Island and the northern part of Okinawa Island.
In the northern part of Okinawa Island, the theme parks such as a popular aquarium called “Churaumi Aquarium” and the World Heritage are recommended.
When you make a tour of the island in Ie Island, you can enjoy beautiful scenery of cattle farm where you will find the cows called “Iejimagyu”.
Ie Island is full of natural beauty which includes the symbol of Ie Island “Gusukuyama”, Lily Field Park, and the natural spring called “Waji” located at the bottom of a cliff.
- Sightseeing spots in Ie Island
- Tourist attractions
in the north part of Okinawa Island
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Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
(Ocean Expo Park)See our dynamic world of migratory fish following the Kuroshio Current, whale sharks and manta rays included, all swimming in one of the world’s largest aquariums. About 15 minutes by car from Motobu Port.
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Nakijin Castle Remains
With its world heritage listing, this is one of Okinawa’s finest castles. The world heritage site weddings also conducted at the Nakijin Castle Remains have attracted attention.
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Fukugi (Garcinia subelliptica)
tree-lined street in Bise district of Motobu.This is a popular spot in Bise for leisurely enjoying typical Okinawan scenery. A water buffalo cart and a rental bicycle are available for you to explore the village.
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Emerald Beach
It is right beside the Churaumi Aquarium. With its magnificent arc of emerald green, such a beach within a lagoon is unusual even in Okinawa.
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Kouri Bridge
Spanning about 2 km, the bridge connects Kouri Island and Yagachito, and is toll-free. The bridge extends in a straight line and is famous as a vantage point for a superb seascape view.
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Todoroki-no-taki Waterfall
(Waterfall of the Roar)Sourced from a river flowing between the Kushi-dake and Henoko-dake mountains, this small waterfall is a healing spot where you can be refreshed by the cool air – it’s all free including a parking area.
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Nago Pineapple Park
A theme park full of tropical fruit and subtropical plants. You can also enjoy tasting various pineapple products.
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Neo Park Okinawa
Taking advantage of Okinawa’s climate, the wildlife park keeps tropical flora and fauna in a setting that is as natural as possible. Here you can get really close to the free-roaming animals.
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Okashi-goten
(Sweets Palace, Nago branch)The shop sells specialty confectionary and select local produce, including the popular Beni-imo (purple sweet potato) tart using Beni-imo produced in Okinawa. In the “Yanbaru Subtropical Forest” you can enjoy the woodland area enriched with negative ions.
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Motobu Genki-mura Village
Experience marine sports, dolphins, and the native Okinawan culture through a program tailored to your own personal preferences and needs. About 11 minutes by car from Motobu Port.
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Orion Breweries Factory
Highly recommended is the Orion Happy Park factory tour to see how beer is made. Then enjoy freshly-brewed beer at the restaurant.
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Michi-no-Eki
(Roadside Station) in KyodaThis is a roadside station in Nago City. Located at the northern end of the main island, the station sells fresh vegetables and specialty products, and also accepts discount tickets.
