If you're visiting Nanjo City in Okinawa, I highly recommend adding Cape Chinen Park to your itinerary! The park is located on an elevated cape with wide-open views. From the observation deck, you can gaze out over the endless Pacific Ocean. When the weather is nice, the water turns a beautiful blue-green, and you can clearly see Kudaka Island in the distance.
The park has a loop trail where you can enjoy the ocean views while taking a walk. The overall atmosphere is comfortable and relaxing. The weather was absolutely beautiful that day, and with the sunlight sparkling on the water, every photo had that Okinawa vacation feel.
This is also a popular spot for paragliding. If you happen to see someone flying, you can appreciate the vast scenery of the cape even more. However, the attraction itself isn't very large, so about 1 hour is plenty. It's a great little stop to add to an itinerary around Nanjo for ocean views, walking, and photos.
