Sesoko Island

#2301 among destinations in Japan

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Sesoko Island is a small island in Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Politically, the place is administered by the town of Motobu, which is a part of the Kunigami District in the northern Okinawa Islands. ()

Alternative names: Area: 1.15 mi²Coordinates: 26°38'57"N, 127°51'27"E

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Sesoko Island – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Nakijin Castle, Mount Yae, Tropical & Subtropical Arboretum.

3.4 miN
Zoo
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Motobu
86 min walk • Nestled on the stunning island of Okinawa, the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is a marvel that captures the essence of the ocean's beauty and diversity. As one of the most prominent aquariums in Japan, it offers visitors an unparalleled view into the underwater world...
5.3 miNE
Historical place, Forts and castles,
Nakijin Castle, Nakijin
136 min walk • Nakijin Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku located in Nakijin, Okinawa. It is currently in ruins. In the late 14th century, the island of Okinawa consisted of three principalities: Nanzan to the south, Chūzan in the central area, and Hokuzan in the north.
4.4 miE
Nature, Natural attraction, Outdoor activities
Mount Yae, Motobu
114 min walk • Mount Yae, also known as Mount Yaedake or Yae-take, is a mountain in Motobu, Okinawa on Okinawa Island. It is the tallest mountain on the Motobu Peninsula, standing at 453.4 m. Nakijin Castle and Nago Castle were built nearby in the 14th century.
2.7 miNE
Aquarium, Zoo
Tropical & Subtropical Arboretum, Okinawa Island
68 min walk • The Tropical & Subtropical Arboretum is a 9-hectare arboretum and botanical garden located in the southern tip of the Ocean Expo Park at Ishikawa 424, Motobu-cho, Kunigami-gun, Okinawa, Japan. It is open daily without charge.
5.8 miNW
Natural attraction, Mountain
Mount Gusuku, Iejima
148 min walk • Mount Gusuku is a mountain located on Ie Island in Ie, Okinawa. The mountain rises 172.2 m on Iejima to the northwest of Okinawa Island and is the highest point on the island.
3.2 miNE
Botanical garden
Omoro Botanical Garden, Okinawa Island
81 min walk • The Omoro Botanical Garden, also known as the Omoro Arboretum, is an arboretum and botanical garden located in the Ocean Expo Park, 424 Ishikawa, Motobu, Okinawa, Japan. It is open daily except Thursdays; admission is free.
2.6 miW
Island
Minnajima, Motobu
66 min walk • Minna-jima is an island within the Okinawa Islands, administered by Motobu, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan.