Motobu Peninsula, Okinawa Island

#10 among attractions in Okinawa Island

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The Motobu Peninsula is a peninsula in the Yanbaru region of Okinawa Island. It is surrounded by Nago Bay to the south, the Haneda Inland Sea to the north, and the East China Sea to the west. It is mostly mountainous, with a few plains. The peninsula's northeasternmost point is Cape Bise. Its highest point is Mount Yae, whose summit is 593 metres. Due to a US military communications tower, the summit is off-limits. The peninsula was the center of power for the kingdom of Hokuzan in medieval times, and was the site of fierce fighting during the Battle of Okinawa in 1945. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 26°39'60"N, 127°56'0"E

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Motobu Peninsula – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Nakijin Castle, Nago Pineapple Park, Mount Yae.

3.9 miNW
Zoo
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, Motobu
100 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...
1.8 miN
Historical place, Forts and castles,
Nakijin Castle, Nakijin
46 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.
4.2 miSE
26°36'58"N • 127°58'12"E
Nago Pineapple Park, Nago
107 min walk • Theme park, Amusement park
2.2 miS
Nature, Natural attraction, Outdoor activities
Mount Yae, Motobu
55 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.
6.2 miSE
Forts and castles
Nago Castle, Nago
157 min walk • Nago Castle is a Ryukyuan gusuku in Nago, Okinawa. It was built in the 14th century and served as the home of the Aji of Nago Magiri. In 1416, the army of Chūzan, led by Shō Hashi, attacked and captured the castle during the invasion of Hokuzan.
6.5 miSE
Specialty museum, Museum
Nago Museum, Nago
165 min walk • Nago Museum opened in 1984 in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The collection covers natural history as well as cultural history. The collection includes the shell of a giant clam which weighs over two hundred kilograms.
3.2 miW
Aquarium, Zoo
Tropical & Subtropical Arboretum, Okinawa Island
83 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.
6.8 miSE
Dam
Haneji Dam, Okinawa Kaigan Quasi-National Park
175 min walk • The Haneji Dam is a rock-fill embankment dam on the Haneji River in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. The purpose of the dam is flood control and water supply.
3.8 miNW
Botanical garden
Omoro Botanical Garden, Okinawa Island
98 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.
5.2 miSE
26°36'42"N • 127°59'28"E
Neopakuokinawa, Nago
133 min walk • Zoo, Aquarium
4 miSE
Universities and schools
Meio University, Okinawa Kaigan Quasi-National Park
101 min walk • Meio University is a public university in Nago, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Meio was established as a private university in 1994 and was reorganized as a public university in 2010.