Okinawa Cape

Giza Banta in Yaese Town, on Okinawa's main island. Known for its sheer cliffs and a beautiful waterfall, it is a little-known viewpoint that rarely appears in guidebooks. This guide covers the highlights, parking, and what is nearby.

Manzamo in Onna Village is one of Okinawa's best-known viewpoints, with a Ryukyuan limestone cliff and the famous Elephant's Trunk rock. Here are the highlights, admission, parking and what's nearby.

Kyan Cape in Itoman is known as the southernmost cape on Okinawa's main island. A 30-meter cliff looks out over the Arasaki coast, and the Tower of Peace stands at its tip. Here are the highlights, parking and nearby spots.

Chinen Cape Park in Nanjo City, Okinawa, looks out over reef and clear blue sea, with Kudaka Island visible on clear days. Free entry, a large car park, gazebos and a lawn - and Sefa Utaki is minutes away.

Kayauchi Banta is a cliff in Kunigami Village, northern Okinawa. From roughly 80 meters up, the forests and sea of Kunigami and the Ginama fishing port come together in a remarkable view. Here is what to know about the free parking lot, the facilities, and how to get there.

Cape Hedo marks the northern tip of Okinawa's main island, with high cliffs and exceptionally clear water. On a clear day you can see Yoron Island and Izena Island. Here is what to know about the memorial, the free parking lot, and what is nearby.