Overview
A raised-coral cape in Onna whose sea cave — the Blue Cave — glows electric blue as sunlight bounces off its pale floor. You'll need to snorkel or try-dive to see it (tours JPY 3,500-10,000), but the free clifftop promenade rewards non-swimmers too, and the stairway entry point teems with tropical fish, making it a beginner-friendly snorkel spot. Entry closes when swells rise, so check conditions that day.
💰 Tickets
Cape and paths free; Blue Cave snorkel tours from JPY 3,500, try-dives from JPY 8,000.
🎟️ Check ticket prices →Opening Hours
Open 24 hours (water entry daylight only; stair access limited)
🚇 Getting there
About 50 minutes by car from Naha, 15 from Cape Manzamo — an easy Onna-coast pairing.
⏱️ How long to visit
30 minutes for the walk; 2-3 hours with snorkeling or diving.
🌅 Best time to visit
Morning light angles into the cave for the most vivid blue — book the earliest tour in summer.
Travel Tips
Sea conditions decide whether you can get in — check the tour's cancellation terms. The paid lot fills by mid-morning in season.
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🇰🇷 Tips for Korean Travelers
Practical info for Korean travelers heading to Okinawa, Japan from Seoul (ICN).
Korean Passport · Visa
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Flight from Incheon (ICN)
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Korean Community · Korean Food
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Attractions near Cape Maeda (Blue Cave)
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Things to Do in Okinawa
Blue Cave Snorkeling & Diving
Meet the glowing blue water inside Cape Maeda's sea cave — Okinawa's signature marine activity, beginner-safe with a guide.
Northern Coast Drive (Kouri Bridge & Manzamo)
Cross Kouri Bridge over emerald shallows, pass Manzamo's cliffs and end at Churaumi — the essential Okinawa drive.
Kerama Islands Snorkel Tour
Boat out from Naha into the world-famous 'Kerama Blue' for coral gardens and sea turtles.