Things to do in Maekawa

Activities, attractions and tours

Okinawa World which includes a square or plaza and heritage architecture
Okinawa showing forests
Okinawa showing interior views and caves
Maekawa
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Top places to visit

1. Kokusai-dori Shopping Street

Spend an afternoon in Naha’s most extensive shopping district, International Street (Kokusai Dori). Browse for exquisite glasswork and ceramics, feast on traditional Okinawan delicacies and watch dancers and fire-eaters perform on the streets.
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International Street featuring nightlife, night scenes and street scenes

2. American Village

Whether you’re an American missing home or a local resident looking for a fun day out, find a complete range of entertainment, American-style, at the Mihama American Village along Okinawa’s western coast.
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Mihama American Village

3. Okinawa World

Walk through one of the island’s largest caves and admire mystical stalagmites and stalactites at the fascinating Okinawa World. Embrace the exciting local culture and observe the animals that live here.
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Okinawa World which includes a square or plaza and heritage architecture

4. Gyokusendo Cave

Descend into a mesmerizing underground world at Gyokusendo Cave, part of Okinawa World theme park. The 3-mile (5-kilometer) cave was discovered in 1967, but has been in existence for at least 300,000 years.
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Okinawa showing caving, caves and a bridge

5. Valley of Gangala

The Valley of Gangala is a magical grove of bamboo forests and tropical foliage reaching for the sunlight from a network of limestone caves. Wander through verdant forest, brushing aside long vines to see ancient trees and tropical foliage. In the fascinating cave system, you’ll see stalactites hanging from the ceiling and stalagmites rising up from the cave floor. Join a guided tour of the intriguing caves and spend some time exploring the fairytale-like forest.
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Okinawa featuring caves

What to do in Maekawa

Popular places to visit

Okinawa World which includes a square or plaza and heritage architecture

Okinawa World

4.5/5(7 reviews)

Discover one of the most spectacular natural landscapes on Okinawa and get close to deadly snakes at this diverse theme park.

Okinawa World
Okinawa showing caving, caves and a bridge

Gyokusendo Cave

Explore the underground caves, stalactites, stalagmites and subterranean rivers in this natural limestone museum, more than 300,000 years old.

Gyokusendo Cave
Sefa Utaki showing general coastal views

Sefa-Utaki

Admire spectacular coastal scenery and magnificent rock formations at one of the most prominent religious sites on Okinawa.

Sefa-Utaki
Okinawa featuring caves

Valley of Gangala

Peer between the tendril-like vines that hang down from the forest canopy and explore ancient limestone caves in this mystical attraction in Nanjo.

Valley of Gangala

Miibaru Beach

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Miibaru Beach during your travels in Nanjo? Wander the seaside or discover the area's hot springs.

Miibaru Beach

Hyakuna Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Hyakuna Beach during your trip to Nanjo? Wander the seaside or discover the area's hot springs.

Hyakuna Beach

Azama Sunsun Beach

4/5(1 review)

Why not spend a care-free afternoon at Azama Sunsun Beach during your travels in Azama?

Azama Sunsun Beach

Cape Chinen Park

Explore the great outdoors at Cape Chinen Park, a lovely green space in Chinen-son. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this quaint area.

Cape Chinen Park

Nirai Kanai Bridge

Learn about the local history of Chinen-son when you spend time at Nirai Kanai Bridge. Stroll along the beautiful beaches or visit the shops in this quaint area.

Nirai Kanai Bridge
Okinawa World

Nanjo