Cape Manzamo万座毛
Cape Manzamo is a scenic rock formation as well as a unique place noted for its superb views located in Onna village in the northern part of the main island of Okinawa. The grassy plain is so spacious and beautiful that you might just feel like sitting there forever. As travel experts at Drive Japan, we heartily recommend visiting here as we ranked it with a very strong four stars that could almost be a five.
About the legend part, it is said that the King of Ryukyu Kingdom referred to the grassy plain as being big enough for 10,000 people. The Manzamo cliff has a great view of the clear Okinawan Sea. The limestone cliff also has a popular spot, a rock shaped like an elephant’s trunk which was formed when a coral reef rose. These beautiful views can be enjoyed as great photo shooting spots that will remain about your best ones for your journey there. Since Okinawa gained in popularity, this spot became among the most touristic ones for international travellers. Due to its location, the cliffs are facing the open East China Sea to the West offering a breath-taking view over the sunset. There is also a highly popular scuba-diving spot known as The Toilet Bowl. It would be a shame to leave the island without stoping by the Manzamo Cliff.
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Drive Route which include this spot
2D1N Routes
If you have 2 days 1 night, you can travel either southern part or central part of Okinawa from Naha city. Public transportation in Okinawa is very inconvenient and rental car is highly recommended although you cannot stay long period.However, 2D1N is very limited and every driving routes for 2D1N, you need to skip many spots.It is highly recommended to choose route at least 3D2N or longer if you have time. Additionally, it is risky to take a flight train after returning your car. It is highly recommended to stay one night at Naha after returning your car.
| Route number | Start city | Goal city | Way | Travel Pace | Distance | Rank | Highway fee | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 803 | Naha | Naha | return_trip | normal | 280 km | ¥ 0 | check |
3D2N Routes
If you have 3 days 2 nights, you can travel both south and central part of Okinawa island.
The southern part of Okinawa has many sightseeing spots like UNESCO world heritage Shurijo castle, sanctuary of Ryukyu kingdom Sefa Utaki, Okinawa World where you can touch variety of Okinawa culture and so on. If you would like to keep enough time, the route which include Naha stay is recommended. At central part, you can enjoy driving in beautiful sea at Kaichu Road and Kafu Banta Cliff. If you choose route include consecutive 2 nights stay at Chatan/Yomitan or Onna, it is possible to visit northern area include Churaumi Aquarium and Kouri island one of the TOP recommendation in Okinawa.
However, the travel pace will be very busy and no time to travel southern part and doing marine activities. If you have time, it is better to choose 4D3N or longer.
4D3N Routes
If you have 4 days 3 nights, you can travel to south and central part of Okinawa island. Some route includes northern part too.The southern part of Okinawa has many sightseeing spots like UNESCO world heritage Shurijo castle, sanctuary of Ryukyu kingdom Sefa Utaki, Okinawa World where you can touch variety of Okinawa culture and so on. If you would like to keep enough time, the route which include Naha stay is recommended.The route include either Chatan/Yomitan or Onna 2 nights and Naha 1 night is very recommended because you can travel to northern area include Churaumi Aquarium and Kouri island one of the TOP recommendation in Okinawa, and also enjoy southern part.
However, 4D3N routes are not enough if you woud like to enjoy marine activity at your beach resort. In that case, please consider to choose 5D4N or longer.
5D4N Routes
If you have 5 days 4 nights, you can travel most of the places in south, central and northern part of Okinawa. Southern part has many sightseeing spots like UNESCO world heritage Shurijo castle, Okinawa World where you can touch variety of Okinawa culture and so on. If you would like to spend enough time, it is recommended to choose route which include 2 nights stay at Naha. The route include 2 nights at Chatan/Yomitan or Onna, and 1 night at Motobu/Nakijin
6D5N Routes
If you have 6 days 5 nights, you can travel most of the places in south, central and northern part of Okinawa. If you choose route wich consecutive 2nights at both Chatan/Yomitan and Motobu/Nakijin, you can travel with relaxing pace and also possible to travel to northern end of Okinawa island where rarely foreign tourist visit. Southern part has many sightseeing spots like UNESCO world heritage Shurijo castle, Okinawa World where you can touch variety of Okinawa culture and so on. If you would like to spend enough time or keep time for shopping, it is recommended to choose route which include 2 nights stay at Naha.
If you would like to spend enough time for marine activity like diving, the route with consecutive 3 nights at Onna is recommended.
7D6N Routes
If you have 7days 6 nights, you really can enjoy all of Okinawa island. If you choose route with consecutive 2nights at Chatan/Yomitan or Onna, and Motobu/Nakijin, you can travel with relaxing pace and also possible to travel to northern end of Okinawa island where rarely foreign tourist visit.
The route with consective 3 nights at Chatan/Yomitan or Onna, you have enough time for marine activity like diving at the beach resort.
All the driving routes for 7D6N include consecutive 2 nights stay at Naha and you have enough time to travel southern part which has many sightseeing spots like UNESCO world heritage Shurijo castle, Okinawa World where you can touch variety of Okinawa culture and so on. Of cause, you have enought time for shopping as well.
8D7N Routes
The longest travel period for Okinawa. You can spend enough time for consecutive 3 night at the beach resort in either Chatan/Yomitan or Onna. Of cause it is possible to enjoy Churaumi aquarium, Kouri island and also pobbile to travel to northern end of Okinawa island where rarely foreign tourist visit.
You can stay Naha for 2 nights and have enough time to travel southern part which has many sightseeing spots like UNESCO world heritage Shurijo castle, Okinawa World where you can touch variety of Okinawa culture and so on. Of cause, you have enought time for shopping as well.