Sightseeing spots near Kawanchu

From the Kawanchu Motobu main store along Prefectural Route 114, there are many sightseeing spots that can be reached by car. In addition to the spots introduced here, there are also recommended restaurants and shops, so please feel free to ask.

　Churaumi Aquarium（美ら海水族館）

2 minutes by car from Kawanchu, about 20 minutes on foot. It is an aquarium that is one of the most popular spots in Okinawa.

　Fukugi row of trees

A tree-lined road in Common garcinia. 5 minutes by car from Kawanchu.

　Nakijin Castle Ruins

It is a World Heritage Site located 10 minutes by car from Kawanchu.

　Kouri Island（古宇利島）

A remote island "Kouri Island" that can be crossed by a bridge. It is about 30 minutes by car from Kawanchu.

　Heart Rock

Teinu Beach on the north side of Kouri Island. It ’s a popular spot for heart-shaped rocks.。

　Gorilla chop

A diving spot in Motobu, about a 15-minute drive from Kawanchu. The big rock next to the entry beach looks like a gorilla, and it is a point name named because it looks like the gorilla is chopping. You can enjoy snorkeling and swimming as well as diving.

　Minna Island（水納島）

A crescent-shaped island called Croissant Island. You can cross by high-speed boat from Watakuchi Port, which is a 10-minute drive from Kawanchu. （Boarding time about 15 minutes）

　Sesoko Island（瀬底島）

A remote island that is connected to the main island of Okinawa by the Sesoko Bridge with a total length of 762 m and can be reached without using a ship. It is about a 12-minute drive from Kawanchu.