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Cape Manzamo
📍 2871 Onna, Onna Village, Kunigami District, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
4.6/ 5.0
★★★★★
Introduction
Cape Manzamo on Okinawa's Onna village coast is a broad grassy tableland lifted from ancient coral reef. The name means seats for ten thousand — legend says King Sho Kei of Ryukyu marvelled that so many could sit here. The cliff edge reaches toward the East China Sea in the shape of an elephant's trunk, the cape's signature silhouette, with remarkably clear water and caves visible below. It is one of Okinawa's most celebrated sunset spots and appeared in a Godzilla film. Sea breezes, grazing cattle and a vast blue horizon make this an essential stop on a west-coast drive.
✨ Highlights
1
Elephant-Trunk Cliff
The trunk-shaped rock overhang is the cape's signature form.
2
Grassy Tableland
A wide meadow on uplifted coral, often with grazing cattle.
3
Sunset Views
A premier west-facing sunset over the East China Sea.
4
Clear Waters
Look down on caves and reef textures in transparent water.
🛈 Practical Info
→Duration：About 1 hour for the clifftop loop and photos.
→Getting There：About 1 hour by car from Naha along Route 58; easy parking.
→Safety：Stay behind the fences — do not climb out for photos.
→Best Time：Around sunset; daytime views reach toward the Kerama islands.
→Nearby：Chain with Cape Maeda and Nago Pineapple Park on a drive.
💡 Tips
• Strong gusts — hold onto hats and light items.
• Summer UV is intense; sunscreen and water are a must.
• The path is flat and stroller-friendly.
• The car park fills before sunset — arrive early.
• Follow local drone rules and keep clear of crowds.
FAQ
Any practical tips for visiting Cape Manzamo?
Strong gusts — hold onto hats and light items. Summer UV is intense; sunscreen and water are a must.
Information on this page is compiled from public sources. Opening hours, ticket prices and other details may change — please verify with official sources before your visit.
