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Manza-Mo
Whether you are into diving, photography, sight seeing, or just out for a relaxing
picnic, Manza Point is the place for you. Manza Point is known for its beautiful
view, steep cliffs, and underwater sea life. Visitors will find a large parking
area with many merchants selling Okinawan products and souvenirs. If you like,
you can have your picture taken with a couple of beautiful Okinawan ladies dressed
in Okinawan traditional wear (fee required). Feel free to lay out a blanket and
enjoy a picnic lunch or relax and watch the sunset as the waves splash against
the rugged steep cliffs. Visitors should use extreme caution around the cliffs
and especially in the water. Manza is a great dive spot for the advanced diver.
However, less experienced divers should just enjoy Manza's beautiful view. Open
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Ryukyu Mura
The Ryukyu Mura is an attraction you must see while visiting Okinawa. The Ryukyu
Mura Village offers a comical, historical, and exciting look at authentic Okinawan
life. It offers a variety of events, festivals, and performances throughout the
year. The village consists of reconstructed Okinawan structures that reveal how
the island people lived in the past. Within the village, visitors can expect to
see traditional Okinawan animated characters, savor freshly prepared Okinawan
food, see lively Taiko Drum and Eisa performances, and discover a rich Okinawan
culture through demonstrated craft exhibitions.
1130 Yamada, Onna TEL +81-(0)98-965-1234
http://www.ryukyumura.co.jp/
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Southeast Botanical Garden
Southeast Botanical Gardens is located in Chibana in central Okinawa. This beautifully
landscaped 100-acre park will bring you closer to nature with its exotic flowers,
water fountains, lily ponds, herb gardens, ferns, and palm trees. The park has
over two thousand types of plants, both tropical and subtropical, in their natural
environment. A beautifully landscaped paved path allows you to explore deep into
the tropical surroundings. There is also a small open-sided tour bus that can
give you a relaxing ride through the park. Some of the more exciting attractions
are the carp-filled ponds, insect gallery, cactus, and Balinese statues. You can
enjoy the garden's beauty even more with an exotic tropical fruit drink from the
gourmet parlor. They decorate and have a laser light show during the Christmas
season.
2146 Chibana, Okinawa TEL +81-(0)98-939-2555
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Bios on theHhill
Bios no Oka Park translates to bios on a hillside, for deep within the hillsides
of Ishikawa City exists Okinawa's most beautiful orchid park. Bios no Oka Park
offers three separate leisurely routes that allow visitors to wander freely among
an abundance of plant, animal, and insect life. The park will astonish you with
a first hand look at the beauty and elegance of various tropical orchids. If you
get tired of walking, no problem! Included in the entrance fee is a relaxing ride
downstream on a canopy-covered watercraft. The 25-minute ride will enable you
to take pictures of lush tropical foliage within its natural setting.
961-30 Kadekaru, Ishikawa TEL +81-(0)98-965-3400
http://www.bios-hill.co.jp/
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Mihama Village
The presence of the U.S. Military has had a great influence on Okinawa's culture.
In the Mihama area of Chatan, you'll see first hand how this small tropical island
developed a portion of its land into an American style village. Mihama has food,
clothing, music, and entertainment that mostly resembles American taste. The design
and architecture of the sidewalks and buildings will give you the feeling of being
in America. If you get hungry, you can savor just about any type of American,
Mexican, Chinese, French, and Korean food that you can think of. Grab a Grande
size coffee at Starbucks and enjoy live outdoor entertainment by some of Okinawa's
rising young performers. There's even a Dragon Palace that keeps the children
entertained. It offers a 3-D virtual ride, tea cup ride, balloon corner, and a
candy store that never ends! Other than the free parking, the best part of Mihama
is the 150-foot Ferris Wheel that offers a view of the entire Mihama area. Ride
it in the evening to enjoy a beautiful sunset or at night to enjoy the fluorescent
lights. Mihama has something for visitors of all ages!
Mihama, Chatan TEL +81-(0)98-936-1234 |
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