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Cape Kyan
喜屋武岬Okinawa
A wind-scoured 30-meter cliff at the southern tip of Okinawa's main island, marking the point where the Battle of Okinawa's ground fighting ended in June 1945. A working lighthouse, an open lawn, and the Tower of Peace cenotaph sit above turquoise water and dramatic limestone cliffs, with unobstructed views across the East China Sea. Typhoon season runs roughly June to October, and a passing storm can cancel ferries, flights and all marine activity across the islands at a day's notice — check the forecast before you rely on this stop.
- Best season
- Year-round
- Year-round; clearest visibility in autumn and winter
- Crowd level
- Moderate
- Rating
- 4.1· 1,094 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free open cliff/viewpoint with lighthouse and cenotaph, no admission; per Itoman City tourism site.
- Nearest station
- No monorail; car recommended
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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