Cape Hedo
The wild, windswept northernmost tip of Okinawa main island, where the Pacific Ocean and East China Sea visibly meet in churning swells. A monument commemorates Okinawa's return to Japan in 1972.
30–60 min
Free
Always open (outdoor cape)
year-round
By car from Naha approx. 2–2.5 hrs north via Route 58. Bus: Naha → Nago → Bentenma → Cape Hedo by Kunigami Village bus (limited runs; check timetable in advance)
Location
Why Visit
- 1
Northernmost point of Okinawa main island
- 2
Two oceans meeting in visible currents
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Yanbaru jungle surrounds the approach road
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Stone monument marking Okinawan reversion to Japan
Local Tips
The drive north from Nago through Yanbaru forest is as rewarding as the cape itself — watch for Okinawa rails crossing the road at dawn. The cape is completely exposed to wind and spray; a windproof layer is useful even in summer. No facilities at the cape — bring water.
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