[Departure from Naha] Ie Island One-day Tour: Nyatiya Caves, Waji Observatory, Shimamuraya Kanko Park & Tacchu | Okinawa Remote Islands

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— Itinerary Info —

Embark on a captivating one-day tour from Naha to the stunning northern islands. Explore must-visit attractions on Iejima Island, immerse yourself in the laid-back local atmosphere, and embark on an enchanting journey to Okinawa's remote islands with a Chinese-speaking guide. Departing from Naha City by bus, you'll enjoy the scenic beauty of Okinawa along the way, reaching Motobu Town before boarding a round-trip ferry to Iejima Island. On this small island, you'll have the opportunity to explore the NANTIA Cave and the Emergence Observatory, experiencing the magical power of nature. Next, we'll visit the Shimajimaya Tourist Park to admire its unique cultural landscapes. At Joshiyama, you'll overlook the breathtaking scenery of the entire island, experiencing the vastness of the sea and sky. Of course, our itinerary also includes delicious cuisine. During lunch, you'll savor Okinawa's specialty black pork soba noodles, satisfying your taste buds. What's more exciting is that if you visit here in April and May, you can also join the Lily Festival, experiencing the rich cultural atmosphere. Come join us and discover the charm of Okinawa together!

• [Nyatiya Cave (ニャティヤ洞) ("The Thousand People Cave", 千人洞窟)] 

Nyatiya Cave, also known as "The Thousand People Cave," got its name because, during the war in Okinawa, it was used as an air-raid shelter to save countless lives. Standing at the entrance, you can see that the cave is deep and wide, and there is a heart-shaped cave at the end, which leads to the blue sea. It has also become one of the hotspots on the island! In addition, the deep part of the cave is also a place where local residents pray and worship. It is also said that if you can lift the heavy stone called "Bijiru ishi (ビジル石)", you will have a child!

•  [Waji Observatory (湧出展望台)] 

The Waji observatory is located in the northwest of Ie Island. In the past, it was a precious water source on the island. A large amount of mineral water gushed out from the 60-meter cliff to feed the residents of the island. At present, tourists can enjoy the cliffs and the beautiful sea view when they come here. The sea water is so clear that even the naked eye can see the bottom of the sea! From December to March, there is a chance to see whales at the observatory! 

• [Shimamuraya Kanko Park (島村屋観光公園)] 

Shimamuraya Kanko Park is a park built based on the remains of the Shimamuraya residence. The Shimamuraya residence was once a large residence covering an area of 3,000 pyeong. It was built in 1796 and was the first house decorated with tiles on Ie Island. It is also the location of the tragic love story of Okinawa's three major tragedies "Iejima Handu-gua (伊江島ハンドゥー小)". In the park, there is a folklore museum, a cobra exhibition garden where you can learn about the ecology of cobras, a souvenir shop, and the remains of Shimamura's residence. 

• [Tacchu 城山 (伊江島タッチュー)]

The symbol of Ie Island, "Tacchu", which can be seen from the Churaumi Aquarium, was named "Iejima Tatchu" (meaning something pointed at the top) because of its pointed shape. It used to be one of the direction indicators for sailing ships as it has a unique appearance. Tacchu is only 172 meters above sea level, and it takes about 15 minutes to climb to the top. Even children can easily climb up. Standing on the top of the mountain, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Ie Island at 360 degrees without dead ends.