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Cape Manzamo

万座毛

Onna village, west-coast Okinawa · near No rail access; car/bus along the Onna coast

Cape Manzamo in Onna village, west-coast Okinawa. A flat 10-minute boardwalk loop leads to the famous elephant-trunk-shaped cliff above brilliant blue sea, with easy paths that suit strollers and little legs.

Why children love it: A flat 10-minute boardwalk loop leads to the famous elephant-trunk-shaped cliff above brilliant blue sea, with easy paths that suit strollers and little legs.

Honest drawbacks: It is purely a viewpoint (10-15 minutes) with cliff edges to watch near small children, and exposed to wind and sun.

Best for
Toddlers (2–4), Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17)
Time to allow
1h
Opening hours
Boardwalk open daylight hours (roughly 8:00-19:00, shorter in winter); the visitor centre and shops have their own hours.
Price
100 yen per person conservation fee (free for preschool children); paid parking. The clifftop boardwalk itself is a short loop.
Booking
Usually walk-in
English
★★★☆☆
Indoor / weather
outdoor

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