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[Okinawa Driving Course] Enjoy the great outdoors and food of Yanbaru!

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[Okinawa Driving Course] Enjoy the great outdoors and food of Yanbaru!

This is a driving course that takes you around the naturally rich Yanbaru region, one of the best in Okinawa, and allows you to experience the subtropical nature. You can enjoy the dynamically changing scenery from the car window, including the East China Sea, the Pacific Ocean, and virgin forests.

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Distance: Approximately 210 km one way, Travel time: Approximately 4 hours and 50 minutes one way

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Travel around Yanbaru, heading for the northern tip of the main island ~ Drive through Yanbaru, the northern part of the main island, rich in nature ~

[Okinawa Driving Course] Enjoy the great outdoors and food of Yanbaru!

Yanbaru, colored by the green of the trees and the blue of the sea, is one of the most naturally rich areas in Okinawa. As you travel around this area, which is home to many rare creatures, you can enjoy the dynamically changing scenery from the train window, including the East China Sea, the Pacific Ocean, and virgin forests.

Driving course departing from Naha Airport

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Naha Airport
Naha Airport

Naha Airport is easily accessible from the center of Naha city, about 10 minutes by monorail or car.
The rental car information center is located at the arrivals gate on the first floor of the airport, and there are many other locations within a 10-minute drive. The system is to take the shuttle bus of each rental car company waiting in the airport arrivals lobby to the office, complete the procedure, and then rent a car.

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Route to the next spot: Naha Airport Expressway, Okinawa Expressway, National Route 331, National Route 58 Distance: Approximately 110 km Time required: Approximately 2 hours

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Yuiyui Kunigami Roadside Station
Yuiyui Kunigami Roadside Station

This is the northernmost roadside station in Okinawa, and has a wide variety of products, including many souvenirs and Kunigami specialty jams and teas. It also sells fresh local vegetables, fish, flowers, and trees, and offers tourist information and other information.

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To the next spot Route: Route 58 Distance: Approximately 18 km Time required: Approximately 21 minutes

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Kayata Banta
Kayata Banta

The area is called "Kayauchi Banta Green Space" and has been developed like a park. There is also a gazebo at the observation deck where you can take a break.
The view from Kayada Banta and the steep cliffs are very impressive.

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Route to the next spot: Road along Kitakuni Elementary School Distance: Approximately 2.5 km Time required: Approximately 5 minutes

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Cape Hedo
Cape Hedo

Cape Hedo is a cape at the northernmost tip of Okinawa Island, facing the Pacific Ocean and the East China Sea, and is included in the Okinawa Kaigan Quasi-National Park.
As it is a famous spot for watching the first sunrise of the year, many people visit on New Year's Day, but at other times there are few people around, allowing you to enjoy the scenery at your own pace.

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Route to the next spot: National Route 58, National Route 331 Distance: Approximately 44 km Time required: Approximately 55 minutes

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Higashimura Kesajji
Higashimura Kesajji

Gesashi, Higashi Village, is home to vast mangrove (mangrove) forests, and several types of mangroves can be seen in the lower reaches of the Gesashi River.
You can take a walk through the mangrove or join a canoe tour to get a close-up look at the mangrove trees.

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Route to the next spot: National Route 331, Prefectural Route 14, National Route 58 Distance: Approximately 32 km Time required: Approximately 1 hour 10 minutes

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Hinpun Gajumaru
Hinpun Gajumaru

It stands at the foot of Anada Bridge over the Koji River, sandwiched between Nago Boulevard. It is estimated to be 300 years old, and was designated a national natural monument in 1997.
Since it has been watching over Nago since ancient times, it is also known as the "Citizens' Tree."

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Route to the next spot: Prefectural Route 84, Prefectural Route 18, National Route 329, National Route 58 Distance: Approximately 4.5 km Time required: Approximately 10 minutes

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Roadside Station Kyoda
Roadside Station Kyoda

There is a wide variety of shops lined up, including a specialty products section, agricultural product section, food court, bakery, parlor, etc. In addition, many delicious foods grown in the great outdoors of Yanbaru, such as kamaboko, fresh fish, and processed pork products, are sold here.

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"Tabirai" is managed by Pam, a group specializing in Japanese tours and travel.Tabirai is a Japan tour and travel booking site established in 2003. As of now, at least 13 million users visit the site annually and at least 400,000 bookings are made every year.

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