Kyan Cape is a cape in Itoman, in the south of Okinawa’s main island, known as the southernmost cape on the main island (the actual southern tip is Arasaki, about 1.4 km to the east).
A cliff about 30 meters high is its defining feature, and the view of the Arasaki coast from Kyan Cape is spectacular.
The southern area that includes Kyan Cape is designated as Okinawa Senseki Quasi-National Park, and the Tower of Peace, a memorial, stands at the tip of the cape.
*Source: Itoman City
Ratings for Kyan Cape
*Ratings are the subjective assessment of the Okinawa Bookmark editor, compared with other capes in Okinawa Prefecture.
Kyan Cape at a glance
| Opening hours | No set hours |
| Admission | Free |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
| Shop | None |
| Official site | Itoman City: Kyan Cape |
Kyanzaki Lighthouse stands right beside Kyan Cape, but you cannot climb it.
Highlights
The view down from Kyan Cape
Looking down from the roughly 30-meter cliff at Kyan Cape, the Arasaki coast is a spectacular sight.
The coastline runs about a kilometer, which gives you a real sense of the landscape.
The Tower of Peace
For more on the Tower of Peace, see here.
*Source: https://heiwa-irei-okinawa.jp/ireitouhi/heiwanotou/
Facilities
Kyan Cape has covered rest areas and restrooms.
Kyanzaki Lighthouse stands further in.
The lighthouse is not open to the public, but you can walk up close to it.
Getting there and parking
| Access | About 30 minutes by car from Naha Airport |
| Address | Kyan, Itoman City, Okinawa |
| Parking | Yes (free) |
| Restrooms | Yes |
Kyan Cape has a free parking lot with room for about 10 cars.
It does not get especially busy, so finding a space is rarely a problem.
You can get here by bus, but driving is the better option if you can.
See the image and map below for parking details.
Around Kyan Cape
Activities in Itoman
Itoman offers a range of marine activities.
You can book diving, snorkelling, SUP and more.
If you would like to try diving or snorkelling, take a look at what is available on GetYourGuide or Viator.
Odo Beach (John Mung Beach)
Odo Beach (John Mung Beach) is a beach in Itoman, in the south of Okinawa’s main island.
It is a natural beach and a well-known snorkeling spot, and sea turtles come ashore here to lay their eggs.
It also goes by the nickname John Mung Beach, said to come from John Manjiro landing at Odo Beach on his return from the United States.
Peace Memorial Park (Okinawa Prefectural Peace Memorial Park)
Peace Memorial Park is in Mabuni, Itoman City, in the south of Okinawa’s main island, where the Battle of Okinawa came to an end.
The park holds the Cornerstone of Peace, the Peace Hall and the Peace Memorial Museum, and draws visitors from Japan and abroad along with memorial groups and school trips, making it a hub for tourism as well.
*Source: https://heiwa-irei-okinawa.jp/
Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Nashiro Beach
Ryukyu Hotel & Resort Nashiro Beach is one of the leading beach resorts in Okinawa.
Built around the concept of understated luxury, it has indoor and outdoor pools, banquet halls and a chapel, and it suits anyone who wants a resort stay.
The hotel connects directly to Nashiro Beach, so a beautiful stretch of sand sits right in front of it.
A rental car is the way to go in Okinawa
For sightseeing on Okinawa’s main island, a rental car is by far the best option.
Shuri Castle in Naha, the beautiful beaches up north, American Village in Chatan – the places worth seeing are scattered across the island, and having a car lets you explore at your own pace. Buses are infrequent and rarely run on time, so having a car makes a real difference to the trip.
Cars book up quickly in peak season, so reserve as soon as your dates are set.
Summary
This article introduced Kyan Cape.
At Kyan Cape you can take in the view from the southernmost cape on Okinawa’s main island.
The southern area that includes Kyan Cape is designated as Okinawa Senseki Quasi-National Park, and the Tower of Peace, a memorial, stands at the tip of the cape.
When you visit Itoman, make time for Kyan Cape.
Thank you for reading to the end.
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