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North (Yanbaru)

UNESCO Natural World Heritage Yanbaru forest and the azure waters of Kouri Island await in the north.

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🚌 Getting There

Rental car essential. About 1 hour from Naha to Nago via Okinawa Expressway, 2 hours to Yanbaru National Park.

💡 Local Tips

Guided tours are recommended for Yanbaru National Park. Best chance to see the Okinawa Rail is just before dawn. Summer is hot, humid, and buggy — come prepared.

Best Months to Visit

April May October November

Key Attractions

★ Yanbaru National Park (UNESCO Natural Heritage)
★ Neopark Okinawa (Tropical Wildlife Park)
★ Nakijin Castle Ruins (World Heritage & Cherry Blossoms)
★ Daisekirinzan (Rock Forest)
★ Hiji Otaki (Okinawa's Largest Waterfall)

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Ruins of Nakijin Castle

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Ocean Expo Park, Okinawa Local Village, Omoro Botanical Garden

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Sesoko-do Teikun (Designated by the national government as an important cultural property)

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Renaissance Beach

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Suina Beach

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Ocean Expo Park, Tropical Dream Center

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Moonbeach

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Busena Beach

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Kouri Ocean Tower

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Observation Tower Kouri Island Nakijin Village

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Emerald Beach

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Kouri Bridge

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