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Cape Maeda, Blue Cave

The Ao no Tsubo (Blue Cave) is a sea cave located at Maeda Cape in Onna Village, where sunlight shines through and the undersea water glows a mysterious blue color. It is one of the most popular snorkeling and diving spots in Okinawa, and is a spectacular spot visited by many divers and tourists throughout the year.

What is Cape Maeda Blue Cave?

Cape Maeda, jutting out from the coastline of Onna Village, is one of the most scenic spots in the central Okinawa main island. On the north side of the cape is the famous "Blue Cave," one of the best diving and snorkeling spots in Okinawa, where sunlight shines through the mysterious cobalt blue waters, creating a spectacular view that is unforgettable.

Places to visit

Mysterious blue of the Blue Cave

The Blue Cave is a sea cave that opens on a cliff on a cape. The sunlight shining into the cave reflects off the coral sands on the sea bottom, turning the entire cave a fantastic blue color. Visitors can enter the cave by snorkeling or diving, and when they look back outside, they can experience the spectacular view of the entire ocean glowing blue.

Ocean View from the Observation Deck

The observatory at Cape Maeda offers a panoramic view of the East China Sea, Manzamo and Cape Zanba. It is also known as a famous place for sunsets, and at dusk you can enjoy a spectacular view of the sun setting into the horizon.

Rich Underwater World

The area around the Blue Cave is a "natural aquarium" with a well-developed coral reef and colorful tropical fish such as the bigeye damselfish, roxene damselfish and yellowtail snapper. Even snorkeling beginners can encounter a large number of fish.

Business Information

Management Office: 8:30-17:30
Parking: 7:00 - 19:00 (regular cars and motorcycles: 100 yen per hour, 180 spaces)
Showers, lockers, hair dryers: 7:00-18:30

Access

Approximately 1 hour drive from Naha Airport, 15 minutes from Ishikawa IC on Okinawa Expressway. Early morning visit is recommended, as the parking lot may be full after 9:00 a.m. during the tourist season.

Points of visit

It is safer to take a local tour to the Blue Cave (there are rules for entering the water on your own).
Early morning from 7:00 to 8:00 is the best time to visit, when the cave is most empty and the blue color is most beautiful.
After diving or snorkeling, you can take a shower (200 yen/2 minutes) to wash off the salt water.

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Info

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Address: 469-1 Maeda, Onna Village, Okinawa 904-0417 Japan
Opening Hours: It may vary depending on the season. Please see our website for details.
Admission: Free at the cape and observatory / Parking: 100 yen per hour, showers: 200 yen, lockers: 100 yen
Official Website: Visit Website

Opening hours and admission fees are subject to change. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Score

Total Score 80 / 100

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