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Trip Plan: Diving

Diving

Blessed with crystal clear water, magnificent coral reefs, and hundreds and thousands of colorful tropical fishes, the islands of Okinawa offer a variety of scuba diving sites. Even if you have never dived before, do not be afraid. Many local dive shops operate tours suitable for the beginners. This tour features a renowned diving spot, Blue Cave at Maeda Point. Magically illuminated blue water of the cave will fascinate all divers. After the diving, visit Ryukyu Mura and enjoy a cultural encounter with intriguing Ryukyuan culture.

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Trip Plan (About 6 hours)

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The Blue Cave

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Approximate Stay Time 2 hours: Known for its stunningly beautiful blue...
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Known for its stunningly beautiful blue water, the Blue Cave, a sea cave located at Maeda Point, is a beginner-friendly diving/snorkeling site. The sunlight reflected on the bottom of the ocean reaches to the cave and it magically illuminates water inside.

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Address: Maeda, Onna Village, Okinawa 904-0417
Parking: Paid Parking (Maeda Point)
MAPCODE 206 062 717

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Maeda Point

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Approximate Stay Time 1 hour: A steep limestone cliff, Maeda...
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A steep limestone cliff, Maeda Point is one of the best diving spot on Okinawa Main Island and it is a mecca of diving, snorkeling, fishing and many marine activities. At the point, there is an observatory where you can see a panoramic view of the East China Sea.

Address: Maeda, Onna Village, Okinawa 904-0417
Tel: 098-982-5339
Open hours: Parking lot January and February: 08:00-17:30, March: 08:00-18:00, April: 07:30-18:30, May: 07:00-18:30, June to September: 07:00-19:00, October: 07:00-18:30, November and December: 08:00-17:30
Closed on: January 1st
Website: http://www.okinawastory.jp/en/view/portal/0120070901/
Parking: Paid Parking
MAPCODE 206 062 717

Approximate Travel Time 10 minutes by Car (About 2 km)

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Ryukyu Mura

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Approximate Stay Time 2 hours: A rebuilt rural village of the...
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A rebuilt rural village of the Ryukyu Kingdom era, Ryukyu Mura is a theme park, which features local history and culture. A parade Michijune takes place twice a day to introduce visitors many kinds of Okinawan performing arts such as Eisa dance and Shishimai, lion dance. At the park, you can take various workshops of Bingata, a traditional dyed cloth, and Sanshin, a folk music instrument, and more. The park was listed as Japanese national registered tangible cultural property in 2007.

Address: 1130 Yamada, Onna Village, Okinawa 904-0416
Tel: 098-965-1234
Fax: 098-964-3411
Open hours: 08:30-17:30
Closed on: Open year round
Admission fee: Adult (19 and Over) 840 yen, College Student and High School Student 730 yen, Child (Under 16) 420 yen
Website: http://www.okinawastory.jp/en/view/portal/0110972100/
E-mail: info@ryukyumura.co.jp
Parking: Available
MAPCODE 206 033 097

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