Central Okinawa West Coast Day Trip — Cape Maeda, Cape Zanpa, Yomitan & American Village

A central west coast loop for when the far north feels like too much driving. Capes and sea in the morning, a World Heritage castle and a pottery village in the afternoon, and sunset and dinner on the Chatan waterfront. Short distances make it relaxed even with kids.

Okinawa · 6 stops · about 25 km in straight lines between stops

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Onna & Yomitan → Chatan

1Cape Maeda
Famous for snorkeling and diving at the "Blue Cave". Even without going in the water you can enjoy the clifftop view.
206 092 083
↓ about 6 km in a straight line
2Cape Zanpa
A cape with long, high cliffs and a white lighthouse.
1005 685 349
↓ about 5 km in a straight line
3Zakimi Castle Ruins
A gusuku (castle ruin) with gracefully curved walls and a World Heritage site. You can see the west coast from the walls.
33 854 278
↓ about 1 km in a straight line
4Yachimun Village (Yomitan)
A village of pottery (yachimun) workshops in Yomitan. Browse and buy tableware as you walk between studios.
33 855 174
↓ about 11 km in a straight line
5Araha Beach
An urban beach in Chatan lined with a seaside park and cafés.
33 496 037
↓ about 1 km in a straight line
6Mihama American Village
A shopping and dining area with a Ferris wheel. Watch the sunset at Sunset Beach next door and stay for dinner.
33 526 542

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Driving tips

Route 58 is the main road for this course. Around Chatan and Ginowan it gets congested at rush hour.
On windy days the waves at capes and beaches get high. Follow on-site guidance before entering the water.
There are several large parking lots around American Village. Park once and explore on foot.

Distances are straight lines between stops; actual road distances and times are longer. Check opening hours, closing days and prices on the official sites before you go.

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