2 Days Yomitan Itinerary: Best Places to Visit in Yomitan

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Day 1 | Morning

Murasakimura

Ticket Price: 600 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-3 Hours

Location: 1020-1 Takashiho, Yomitan, Nakagami-gun, Okinawa 904-0323, Japan

The Ryukyu Wind Experience Kingdom is famous for the 1993 Taiga drama "Ryukyu Wind", which is a cultural village that reproduces the style of the Ryukyu Kingdom. Antique buildings with characteristics of that time can be seen everywhere, red brick roof tiles and limestone outer walls, as well as stone roads, walking among them, as if traveling to the past. The culture of China and Japan has been passed down in the same vein, so you will always feel the familiar atmosphere and learn about the profound influence of ancient Chinese civilization on Japan.

Day 1 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Murasakimura, Top Marine next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Top Marine

Ticket Price: 9300 JPY

Recommended Length of Stay: 2.5-3 Hours

Location: 33, Yatoya, Yomitan-son, Nakato-gun, Okinawa Prefecture, B1 in Yomitan-son fishery cooperative33, Yatoya, Yomitan-son, Nakato-gun, Okinawa Prefecture, B1 in Yomitan-son fishery cooperative

TopMarine Zanbo Branch is one of the four TopMarine stores. It provides a variety of water activities such as snorkeling, deep diving, and blue cave exploration. Among them, the snorkeling project of watching whale sharks from a close distance of 2-3 meters from the sea is very exciting. , you can participate even if you can't swim, and it is very popular in the local area.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Very worth coming!

Day 1 | Evening

If you want to explore other popular attractions later, Hoshinoya Okinawa is a suitable place for you to stay and refresh.

Hoshinoya Okinawa

When you stay at Hoshinoya Okinawa in Yomitan, you'll be near the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Cape Zanpa and Cape Maeda. This 5-star hotel is 10 mi (16.1 km) from American Village and 11.2 mi (18 km) from Kadena Air Base. Enjoy recreation amenities such as an outdoor pool or take in the view from a garden. Satisfy your appetite for dinner at Dining, a restaurant which specializes in Italian cuisine, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Local cuisine breakfasts are available daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Featured amenities include dry cleaning/laundry services, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Free self parking is available onsite. Make yourself at home in one of the 100 guestrooms, featuring kitchenettes. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available to keep you connected. Conveniences include safes and minibars, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Day 2 | Morning

Cape Zanpa Lighthouse

Opening Hours: Open 24 hours

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: 1861 Uza, Yomitan, Nakagami District, Okinawa Prefecture 904-0328

Cape Zanpa is located at the northwest end of Yomitan Village. The cliffs of the coral reefs uplifting more than 30 meters stretch for about two kilometers, and it is a famous tourist attraction in Okinawa. White lighthouse, blue sea and blue sky, beautiful scenery. There are promenades built around Cape Zanpa for tourists to take a walk, and there are also famous spots such as diving and seaside fishing nearby. There is a restaurant on the plaza near the lawn in the green space in front of Cape Zanpa, and a model of a tribute ship that traded with China in history is also displayed. At the entrance of the square is a seven-meter-high ocean jazz "Zanbo Lion", which is majestic.

Reviews from Real Guests:

Trip.com User: Sure enough, the sunset view is completely different from the usual noon view. The red sunset falls on the sea and is really shocked with the sound of the waves ( ▽`)

Trip.com User: A lovely spot where the beautiful sea and lighthouse of Okinawa become picturesque.

Day 2 | Afternoon

Having the chance to enjoy the charming Cape Zanpa Lighthouse, Cape Zanpa Lighthouse next to it is another great place that you will never want to miss!

Cape Zanpa Lighthouse

Opening Hours: Open from 9:30am-4:30pm

Ticket Price: Free

Recommended Length of Stay: 1-1 Hours

Location: Uza, Yomitan, Nakagami District, Okinawa 904-0328

Cape Zanpa Lighthouse is located at the protruding end of Cape Zanpa, Nakanoya Village, Okinawa Island, Okinawa Prefecture. It is a large lighthouse with white clay powder. Climb the 99 stairs to reach the height of the lighthouse.

Day 2 | Evening

For convenient access to more popular attractions, Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort is the best places.

Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort

Centrally located in the heart of Chatan, just a 5-minute walk away from Mihama American Village, Hilton Okinawa Chatan Resort offers a spa, a 24-hour front desk, and indoor and outdoor pools with a waterslide for children. Guest Rooms feature a panoramic view of the ocean and internet access.
Air-conditioned rooms are fitted with an electric kettle, a refrigerator and a flat-screen TV with satellite and cable channels. The en suite bathroom comes with free toiletries, a bath and a hairdryer.
At Chatan Resort Hilton Okinawa, guests can order room service, use the currency exchange service or work out at the 24-hour fitness centre. A concierge service is available for guests who wish to explore the area. Other facilities offered include a luggage storage service and safety deposit boxes.
Guests have several dining options on site, including Italian and Japanese restaurants and a bar.
Sunset Beach is a 7-minute walk away, while the Mihama 7Plex movie theatre is a 6-minute walk away. Naha Airport is a 40-minute drive from the hotel.

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