Manzamo
Manzamo remains one of Okinawa’s most coveted, scenic destinations at its spot along the coast of the East China Sea in Onna Village, a town near the heart of Okinawa Island. The name "Manzamo" comes from the Ryukyu word for "field”, and it is said that in 1726, King Sho Kei of the Ryukyu Kingdom praised the area, saying it was "large enough to seat ten thousand people”.
I went this winter and found out you can even watch whales here! There’s a food court on the second floor and a gift shop on the first, so if you get tired of walking around, it’s nice to head indoors.
In winter, you don’t have to worry about the strong wind, and in summer, the air conditioning is great! Parking is convenient, and the facilities were renovated in the past two years, so everything feels very user-friendly and convenient.
Having coffee on the second-floor observation deck, you can’t help but hope to spot a humpback whale! Besides seeing the natural rock formations, it’s a fun little surprise. The second-floor deck is definitely worth checking out in winter too 👀... Hope you get a chance to see whales or dolphins show up ~