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Minna-jima Island Motobu, Okinawa

Paradise is only a short ferry ride away. In Northern Okinawa the beach destinations is Minna-jima Island. The crescent shaped island situated off the coast of Motobu is easy to get to but feels like a totally different world than the cities and highways of the main Okinawa Island.
Minna-Jima Island is popular with SCUBA Divers, snorkelers, and beach goers but even on busy days the crowds are minimal compared to many Okinawa beaches. To get there you first you hop a 20 minute ferry from Motobu Town that takes you across the crystal clear blue waters of the East China Sea
When the ferry arrives at the paradise like island you can easily find the roped off swimming area in the clear waters next to the hundreds of meters of white sandy beach perfect for laying on and soaking up the sun on a lazy Okinawa afternoon. Near the beach are public toilets and a food stand to get a quick bite.
For the more active types who enjoy snorkeling or SCUBA Diving the sea at Minna-jima offers up a variety of fish species as well as urchins, starfish, sea cucumbers and snails. Coral heads line the coastal waters and striking blue starfish can be seen sitting on the sandy bottom every few feet. As you travel further out, a small reef is host to incredible colors of plant and animal life and on most days, the water is quite tame.
The center of the island features a small, but vibrant forest of palms, ferns and other tall trees and can be explored safely. On the other side of the Minna-jima Island you can find fishermen working hard in the mid days heat using local techniques to bring in their catch of the day.
Directions: Take Hwy 58 North and turn left on Hwy 84. Follow 84 to 449, which leads directly to Motobu and look for a small dock area with boats and parked cars.
North Okinawa Hotels & Accommodations |
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| Location | Rating | Hotel Name |
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Okinawa Zanpamisaki Royal Hotel |
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Spa Resort Exes |
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ANA INTERCONTINENTAL MANZA BEACH RESORT |
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Renaissance Okinawa Resort |
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Sunmarina Hotel |
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Okinawa Kariyusi Beach Resort Ocean Spa |
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Rizzan Sea-Park Hotel Tancha-Bay |
| Onna | ![]() |
Hotel Moon Beach |
| Nago | ![]() |
The Ritz-Carlton Okinawa |
| Nago | ![]() |
Okinawa Marriott Resort & Spa |
| Nago | ![]() |
Kanucha Bay And Villas |
| Kunigami | ![]() |
JAL Private Resort Okuma |
| Onna | ![]() |
Onna Marine View Palace |
| Nago | ![]() |
Kise Beach Palace |
| Kunigami | |
Live Max Amms Hotel CanNa Resort Villa |
| Nago | ![]() |
Okinawa Sun Coast Hotel |
| Nago | ![]() |
Hotel Mahaina Wellness Resort Okinawa |
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Chisun Resort Okinawa Chura-umi |
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Hotel Route Inn Nago |
North Okinawa Tours |
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On this tour visit many of the North Okinawa’s famous sites like Churaumi Aquarium ( the world's third largest aquarium), Ryukyu Mura where you can experience living history, and many more exciting places. Lunch included. |
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On this tour visit many of the North Okinawa’s famous sites like Cape Manza, Churaumi Aquarium ( the world's third largest aquarium), Nakijin-jo Castle, Nago Pineapple Park. Lunch included. |
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Enjoy walking underwater through Okinawa's clear ocean by simply putting on a special helmet which draws air from the surface, you can breathe normally even while underwater and explore Okinawa's beautiful coral reefs. |
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Enjoy all 3 of these thrilling marine sports out on the open water. |
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South Okinawa Hotels & Accommodations |
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| Location | Rating | Hotel Name |
| Naha | ![]() |
The Naha Terrace |
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Hotel JAL City Naha |
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Okinawa Harborview Hotel Crowne Plaza |
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Loisir Hotel Naha |
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Okinawa Miyako Hotel |
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Hotel Sun Okinawa |
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Hotel Nikko Naha Grandcastle |
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Hotel Royal Orion |
| Naha | ![]() |
Hotel Ocean Kokusai Dori |
| Naha | ![]() |
Ryukyu Sunroyal Hotel |
| Naha | ![]() |
Tokyo Dai-ichi Hotel Naha City Resort |
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Okinawa Hotel |
| Naha | ![]() |
Nest Hotel Naha |
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Pacific Hotel Okinawa |
| Naha | ![]() |
Naha Central Hotel |
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Okinawa Kariyushi Urban Resort Naha |
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Hotel Grand View Okinawa |
| Naha | ![]() |
GRG Hotel Naha |
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Hotel Hokke Club Naha Shintoshin |
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Hotel Palm Royal Naha |
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Hotel Route Inn Naha Tomariko |
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Hotel Sun Coral |
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Smile Hotel Okinawa Naha |
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Hotel Route Inn Grandia Naha |
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Hotel Taira |
Miyako Islands Hotels & Resorts |
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| Location | Rating | Hotel Name |
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Hotel Atoll Emerald Miyakojima |
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Miyakojima Tokyu Resort |
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Hotel Breeze Bay Marina |
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Shigira Bayside Suite ALLAMANDA |









