[Northern Okinawa] 16 tourist attractions and gourmet spots in Nago City! Enjoy fun, nature, and food in Nago!

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Okinawa is a popular resort destination no matter the season. Nago City, located in the northern part of Okinawa's main island, is home to many theme parks, natural parks, and beaches with beautiful scenery.

In this article, we will introduce you to the best tourist spots, delicious gourmet food, and even recommended resort hotels in Nago City.

• Table of Contents
• 6 Nago City Tourist Attractions that Both Adults and Children Can Enjoy
• 4 tourist spots in Nago City where you can enjoy beautiful scenery
• 6 delicious gourmet foods you can try in Nago City
• "Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa" is recommended as a base for sightseeing in Okinawa

6 Nago City Tourist Attractions that Both Adults and Children Can Enjoy

Nago City has a wide variety of tourist attractions that both adults and children can enjoy. Below, we will introduce 6 of the most recommended tourist attractions. They are recommended not only for families, but also for couples and friends traveling together.

1. Neo Park Okinawa

Source: Neo Park Okinawa official website

Neo Park Okinawa, located in Nago City, is a zoo and botanical park surrounded by rich nature. Within the vast grounds, 100 kinds of animals live in a natural environment, and you can enjoy watching them up close. In particular, in the area where the "flying cage method" is used, it is possible to observe animals such as flamingos at zero distance. A guide locomotive that is a reproduction of the light railway that once ran in Okinawa travels around the park, so you can move around while having fun.

Address: 4607-41 Nago, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 0980-52-6348 Regular admission fee (special fee for special exhibitions) Adults 1,300 yen, Children 700 yen

Business hours: 9:00 ~ 17:30 (open all year round)

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2. Nago Pineapple Park

Source: Nago Pineapple Park Official Website

Nago Pineapple Park is a theme park where you can appreciate pineapple fields and tropical plants. If you stroll around the park in the cute "Pineapple Car" inspired by a pineapple, you will be greeted by colorful flowers and plants. After your stroll, we recommend enjoying gourmet food made with pineapples. This is a popular spot where you can see, eat, learn and enjoy pineapples.

Address: 1195 Tamemata, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 0980-53-3659 Admission fee: Adults (16 years and over) 1,200 yen, Children (4 to 15 years old) 600 yen, Free for children under 4 years old

Business hours: 10:00-18:00

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3. OKINAWA Fruit Land

Source: Okinawa Fruit Land Official Website

The tropical orchard, where you can see rare tropical fruits, is a popular spot. Don't miss the jackfruit, the world's largest fruit, certified by the Guinness World Records. You can also interact with colorful birds and take commemorative photos. After solving the mystery in the mystery-solving adventure "Tropical Kingdom Story," enjoy tropical sweets at the fruit cafe in the garden.

Address: 1220-71 Tamemata, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 0980-52-1568

Business hours: 10:00-18:00 (open all year round) General admission (tax included) Adults (high school students and above) 1,200 yen Children (ages 4 to junior high school students) 600 yen

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4. DINO Dinosaur PARK Yanbaru Subtropical Forest

Source: DINO Dinosaur PARK Yanbaru Subtropical Forest Official Website

"DINO Dinosaur PARK Yanbaru Subtropical Forest" is a place where you can meet over 80 dinosaurs. As you stroll along the promenade surrounded by subtropical trees, you can hear the roars of the dinosaurs, which is very impressive. It is attached to the Okashi Goten Nago store, so it is also recommended to buy souvenirs such as "Purple Imo Tart".

Address: 1024-1 Nakayama, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 0980-54-8515

Opening hours: 9:00-18:00 (open all year round) Admission fee: Adults (16 years and older) 1,000 yen, Children (4-15 years old) 600 yen URL

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5. Orion Happy Park

Source: Orion Happy Park Official Website

Okinawa is famous for "Orion Beer." Orion Happy Park, where you can tour the beer factory, is a must-see spot for beer lovers. Another great thing about the park is that you can taste freshly brewed beer after the tour. Tour reservations can be made online or by phone. Children are not allowed to drink beer, but the factory tour alone will still be enjoyable.

Address: 2-2-1 Tonoe, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 0570-00-4103

Reception hours: 9:00-17:00 *Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays

Admission fee: Adults (18 years and over) 500 yen, Children (7 to 17 years old) 200 yen (tax included), Infants (0 to 6 years old) - 1 free per adult

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6. Kariyushi Beach's Marine Athletics

Source: Kariyushi Beach Official Website

Kariyushi Beach has one of the largest marine athletic facilities in Okinawa Prefecture. There are slides, trampolines, balance steps, and more, so adults can have plenty of fun too. There is also a pool, a beach with shallow waters that are incredibly clear, and plenty of marine activities, so it is especially recommended for those who want to have fun in the sea.

Address: 1996 Kise, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 0980-52-4093

Opening hours: Early March to May 9:00-17:00 (Golden Week 9:00-18:00) June to September 9:00-18:00, October 9:00-17:00

Facility usage fee: Adults 2,000 yen, Children 1,000 yen (ages 4 to 12)

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4 tourist spots in Nago City where you can enjoy beautiful scenery

Nago City has many places with beautiful scenery. Here we will introduce 5 carefully selected recommended spots where you can enjoy the scenery.

1. Busena Marine Park

Source: Busena Marine Park Official Website

At Busena Marine Park, located at Cape Busena in Nago City, you can view the emerald green ocean from the only underwater observation tower on Okinawa's main island. You can also enjoy a leisurely cruise on a glass-bottom boat and get up close and personal with the fish swimming in the sea. The official website also lists the visibility of the ocean on the day, so we recommend checking it before you head out.

Address: 1744-1 Kise, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 0980-52-3379

Opening hours: Underwater Observatory April to October 9:00-18:00, November to March 9:00-17:30

Glass bottom boat April to October (every hour) 10 minutes, 30 minutes, 50 minutes (12:00 to 12:00) November to March (every hour) 10 minutes, 30 minutes, 50 minutes (16:00 to 12:00)

Fee: Underwater Observatory: Adults 1,050 yen, ages 4 to junior high school students 530 yen

Glass bottom boat Adults 1,560 yen Ages 4 to junior high school students 780 yen

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2. Nago Castle Park

Nago Castle Park is a spacious park that covers the entire area of ​​Mt. Nago in Nago City, and includes a playground for children, a rest area, an observation deck, a castle, and hiking trails. From the observation deck near the summit, you can see views of Nago city and the beautiful East China Sea. The park is free and open all day long, so you can enjoy it without worrying about time.

Address: 5511 Nago, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

Opening hours: Free to visit (open all year round)

Price: Free

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3. Yagaji Beach

Source: Yagaji Beach Official Website

This beach is located on a small remote island called Yagajishima. It is connected to the main island by a bridge, and the beach is located at the entrance to the island. The road that appears only at low tide is called "Pure Road" and is a popular spot for matchmaking. Barbecues and camping equipment are also available for rental, so you can enjoy outdoor leisure activities.

Address: 143 Yaga, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 0980-52-8123

Swimming hours: 8:00-17:00 Swimming season: April to October

Day admission fee: Adults (junior high school students and above) 500 yen, Children (3 years old and above) 300 yen

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4. 21st Century Forest Beach

Source: Northern Regional Municipal Affairs Association Official Website

This is an artificial beach located within 21st Century Forest Park. You can enjoy the white sand and beautiful sea, and it is a popular place of relaxation for the citizens of Nago. The sunsets are also beautiful, so we recommend going at sunset.

Address: 2-2-1 Miyazato, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 0980-52-3183

Swimming hours: 10:00-18:30 (scheduled)

Admission is free

6 delicious gourmet foods you can try in Nago City

If you get hungry while sightseeing, enjoy the local cuisine of Nago City. Below, we will introduce 6 recommended gourmet foods that you should definitely try when you come to Nago City.

1. Miyazato Soba

Miyazato Soba is a famous restaurant that has been loved by the people of Nago for a long time. The restaurant is spacious, so even families can dine here without worry. The most popular dish, Soki Soba, is exquisite with its mild-tasting soup and flavorful soki. At Miyazato Soba, you can enjoy authentic Okinawa soba.

Address: 1-27-2 Miyazato, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 0980-54-1444

Business hours: 10:00-17:00

Closed on Sundays

Yanbaru Dining Matsu no Kominka

This restaurant offers Okinawan cuisine, including Agu pork shabu-shabu. Dining in a traditional Okinawan house is special. If you want to try the limited quantity rare "Shima Kuro Agu" shabu-shabu, we recommend making a reservation.

Address: 2-14-5 Ominami, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 050-5485-8909

Business hours: 17:30-22:00

Closed on Sundays

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3. Restaurant Flipper

"Restaurant Flipper" is popular for its powerful and voluminous steaks. The steaks served with their original homemade sauce overflow with the delicious flavor of the meat. This is the place to go when you're in the mood for some hearty meat.

Address: 162 Umosa, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 0980-52-5678

Business hours: Open for lunch only (times may change, so please check the official website)

Closed: Wednesday

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4. Yanbaru Jidori Chicken

This is a restaurant where you can enjoy Yanbaru local chicken in a variety of dishes. The recommended dish is the "Yanbaru Chicken Mizutaki Course." In addition to Mizutaki, there are many other dishes on the menu, such as "bone-in chicken," which is fried local chicken. This is a popular restaurant where you can enjoy local chicken to the fullest.

Address: 1F, 2-15-22 Ominami, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 050-5484-0687

Business hours: 17:00-24:00

Closed: Sunday

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5. Shima Donuts

You can eat healthy donuts baked using island tofu okara and soy milk. The cute store has a stylish and lovely interior. In addition to the classics like chocolate and banana, they also have donuts with Okinawan flavors like purple yam and jimami, so it's recommended to share them with friends.

Address: 270 Ishikawa, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 0980-54-0089

Business hours: 11:00-15:00 (closes when sold out)

Closed: Mondays (please check the official Instagram account)

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6. Higashi Shokudo

Higashi Shokudo is a local restaurant that will celebrate its 50th anniversary in July 2023. It is a popular restaurant with many fans from far away as well as local regulars. They have a full set menu including Okinawa soba, curry rice, and champuru, and the shaved ice that comes with the set meal is especially recommended at lunchtime. The most popular dish is the "Milk Zenzai," which is fluffy ice topped with milk.

Address: 2-7-1 Daito, Nago City, Okinawa Prefecture

TEL: 0980-53-4084

Business hours: 11:00-18:30

Closed: Open everyday

"Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa" is recommended as a base for sightseeing in Okinawa

Oriental Hotel Okinawa Resort & Spa completed a three-year comprehensive renovation in April 2024.

The hotel's pool and spa are of course attractive, but it also has beds for co-sleeping, a kids' space and pool, and a universal room, so it's a comfortable hotel for guests of all ages. It's also easily accessible to the theme parks in Nago City and Yambaru National Park, making it an easy base for sightseeing in Okinawa, so please use it when you're sightseeing in Okinawa.

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