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Cape Manzamo

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Cape Manzamo

万座毛

Okinawa

Cape Manzamo is a grass-topped headland on Okinawa whose cliff, seen from the walkway, has the profile of an elephant's trunk. The observation walkway that reaches that viewpoint costs ¥100 per person; the adjacent building with shops, toilets and its own free deck costs nothing. It is open 8:00 AM–8:00 PM. 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.

Why we picked it

Many mainstream travelers focus on the more famous beaches and resorts, overlooking this scenic viewpoint.

Best season
Spring
Crowd level
Popular
Rating
4.2· 22,986 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Observation-walkway admission 100 yen per person (adult/child same; under-elementary free) — this walkway is how you reach the famous elephant-trunk cliff viewpoint. Adjacent Manzamo facility (shops/free deck/toilets) is free.
Website
manzamo.jp

Today

8:00–20:00Free

Stored weekly hours

Daily 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM

How to get there

From Naha Airport · ~57 min by car

Tags

scenicphotographynature

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