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Trip.Best Top 4 Best Things to Do in Motobu [2024]
Explore the best things to do in Motobu! Uncover top activities and experiences for an unforgettable visit.
Updated Oct 2024
- 7.34.8/5329 reviewsFree
604 review"Okinawa Ocean Expo Memorial Park (The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium) is a comprehensive, subtropical, large-scale park built in 1975 at the site of the Okinawa International Ocean Expo. The park covers an area of 700,000 square meters and is 3 kilometers north and south, with the theme of "Sunshine, Flowers, Sea". It is also the second largest marine park in the world after the Atlanta Georgia Aquarium."Motobu4.5 km from downtownHighlights: The Ocean Expo Park Management Center is a national park established in August 1976 at the former Expo site in commemoration of the Okinawa International Ocean Expo Park held in 1975. The theme of the park is "Sun, Flowers and the Sea", and various facilities such as the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, dolphin shows, and the Marine Culture Center in the park are popular. Of the three areas of the park, the historical and cultural area is home to the Marine Museum, which displays household items and fishing equipment that show the connection with fishermen in the South Asia-Pacific region. The Okinawan countryside village reproduces the old architectural style of the Ryukyu Islands. There is also the Shiruo Botanical Garden, where you can enjoy 22 species of plants that appear in the ancient Okinawan poetry collection "Shiruo no Omorosaushi". In the marine area, there is the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium, one of the largest in the world, where large sharks and rays live, as well as the Dolphin Theater, Manatee House, Turtle House, Dolphin Lagoon, and Emerald Beach. The floral and botanical area is filled with lush flowers and houses a Tropical Dream Center, a world-class greenhouse, and a tropical and subtropical urban green botanical garden for tourists to explore a variety of plants.Show Less - 7.34.7/51773 reviewsFrom134785537 review"The Beautiful Aquarium is one of the most worth visiting places in Okinawa, Japan. You can take the big bar directly at the bus terminal to the entrance of the aquarium at about 1:30. It is very convenient to get off the bus. The aquarium is located in the ocean park. The ocean park is not required. Aquarium tickets are purchased online at Trip.com and are cheaper than on-site window purchases. From entering the gate of the Ocean Park, there is a shocking feeling very spectacular. The trough of the aquarium is a wide variety of fish. The colorful is very beautiful. It is also one of the largest troughs in the world. In short, it is a must-check attraction in Okinawa."Motobu4.5 km from downtown
No.1 of Family-friendly Attractions in MotobuHighlights: Recreate the deep sea world of Okinawa and watch 150 rare deep sea creatures from 200 meters deep in the sea up close.Learn more about shark habits in the ocean observation room through an intense and emotional Kuroshio adventure.Observe corals, colorful tropical fish, lobsters and other rich sea creatures up close, and listen to the call from the sea.△ Whale Shark Sculpture, a huge whale shark statue is waiting for you at the entrance of Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. Stand in front of the Whale Shark Monument and take a beautiful commemorative photo with the words "Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium" on the back as the background!After passing the Whale Shark Sculpture, Uminchu Gate awaits you. Uminchu means "fisherman" in the Okinawan dialect. From Uminchu Gate, you can enjoy the emerald-green ocean of Okinawa and the endless beauty of Ie Island. Take the escalator from Fisherman's Gate to the third floor. The entrance to Churaumi Aquarium is on your right. After entering the entrance, there is a row of touch pools. You can personally touch starfish, sea cucumbers and other marine life living in the coral reefs. They are all safe. You only need to touch them lightly, but please do not take them out of the water. There are special wash basins and hand dryers next to the touch pool. Going forward is a huge water tank called the "Coral Sea", with about 800 coral reef communities composed of 70 species of corals. There is also the "Sea of Tropical Fish", where various tropical fish thrive in seawater that simulates the natural environment.△ The huge water tank "Kuroshio Sea" runs through two floors. In 7,500 cubic meters of sea water, three whale sharks over 8 meters long swim around above your head, which is very shocking. On the first floor of the aquarium, there are areas such as the deep-sea adventure area, Happy Ocean Research Laboratory and souvenir shop. If you want to buy some souvenirs, the aquarium’s T-shirts, whale shark and manta ray plush toys, mobile phone lanyards, etc. are all good choices. Outside the aquarium, there are several venues near the sea, including the Manatee Pavilion, Turtle Pavilion, Dolphin Lake and Dolphin Theater, which can be visited together.△ The "Aqua Room" allows people to observe whale sharks and manta rays from various angles. There is a Cafe"Ocean Blue " next to the large tank, where you can enjoy pasta, pita bread, rice tortillas, cakes, sweet potato ice cream and other delicacies while watching the fish in the "Kuroshio Sea". The cafe does not accept reservations. When there are many people, you need to queue up to get a number. In addition, there is a "Churaumi Theater" on the second floor, which screens multiple high-definition documentaries about Okinawa's ocean every day.Show Less - 4.44.7/528 reviews
924 review"[Fun] Very good, and there are not many mosquitoes. The flowers and plants are very beautiful, and it feels cool to go in. [View] Beautiful, the trees in the woods here have been taken care of, so it is very good. [Cost-effective] No money, free air."Motobu5.2 km from downtownNo.1 of Fall Viewing Attractions in Motobu - 4.14.7/590 reviewsFree517 review"Okinawa Blue, Emerald Beach is the only reef beach in Japan. The shells are ground into fine sand. There is a little foot on them, but they will not be cut, so there is no problem with everything! Swimming in summer is very good, you can't swim in winter!"Motobu5 km from downtownHighlights: Emerald Beach is located to the north of Ocean Expo Park. The waters are crystal clear with lots of fish and marine life, and the white beaches are covered with shells and hard corals. The beach is divided into 3 areas: "Playing Beach", "Recreation Beach" and "Viewing Beach". Showers, parking lots, changing rooms, toilets and other supporting facilities are complete and convenient for sightseeing.Show Less
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