⛱️ Cape Chinen + Niigahara Beach + Nishihara Day Trip in Southern Okinawa

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I've discovered a hidden gem in southern Okinawa! Enjoy Miyazaki-style coastline, uninhabited beaches, Ryukyu cultural caves, seafood markets, outlet shopping, and sunset views at Senagajima Island—a day full of nature, culture, and shopping! Book now! 👇

🌿 #CapeChinenPark
⏰ Opening Hours: Open all day
🎫 : Free
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270° Ocean View: Surrounded by the ocean on three sides, sheer cliffs and azure coastline, the heart and four-leaf clover lawns are a breathtaking sight!

Less-crowded and beautiful: Avoid the crowds at Manzano and enjoy the breathtaking Pacific Ocean views. Every photo you take will look cinematic!
🚌 Transportation: Take bus No. 338 to Cape Chinen Entrance Station, then transfer to bus No. A2/B2 back to the city (infrequent service).
📸 :
The heart lawn, clifftop viewing platform, and coastal trails—wear a light-colored long skirt for a photogenic look!

🏖 #ShimbaraBeach
⏰ Opening Hours: Open all day
🎫 Free
🚌 : Take bus No. 39 from Okinawa City to "ShimbaraBeach" (1 hour).
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Beach: 1 kilometer long, sparsely populated, with fine sand and coral reefs contrasting with the white sand, perfect for relaxing and unwinding!
Undersea Adventure: Climb a glass-bottomed boat (1,800 yen per person for adults 12 and up) and watch tropical fish swim through the coral reefs! Open 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM, with trips every 30 minutes.

✅Nearby Restaurants:
📌Turmeric Flower Cafe: Enjoy a meal while enjoying the ocean view. On clear days, you may even see Kudaka Island!
📌Hamabe no Chaya: A popular establishment, the owner built a teahouse on a slope.

There are no convenience stores nearby, so bring water and food with you.❗

🕳 #Gyokusendo
📍 Address: 1336 Tamasae-gawa, Nanjo City, Okinawa Prefecture (within Okinawa World)
⏰ Opening Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM (last admission at 4:00 PM)
🎫 2,000 yen
🚗 Transportation:
Bus: Take the Nanjo Citizen Bus from Naha Bus Station to Gyokusendo Stop, then walk for about 5 minutes.
📌This is the second largest stalactite cave in Japan and the largest in Okinawa. It's 5 kilometers long, but the only 800 meters open to the public contain 300,000 years of geological wonders!
📌Summer Paradise: The cave's constant temperature of 21-26°C offers a perfect escape from the summer heat.
📌Cultural and Natural Experiences: Outside the cave, enjoy traditional Ryukyu dances, a glass workshop, a tropical orchard, and watch an Eisa drum performance.

Tips
👟 Wear non-slip shoes: The cave is slippery, so be careful on some sections.

🍜 Food
🍖 Ryukyu Beef: Grilled Okinawa Wagyu beef is as tender as Kobe beef!
🍜 Okinawa Soba: Enjoy authentic Okinawan flavors at restaurants within the park.
🍧 Brown Sugar Ice Cream: Made with Okinawa's specialty brown sugar, it's sweet but not cloying.