One of the best resort areas in Okinawa! Enjoy Onna Village with its charming blue cave!

Onna Village, one of the best resort areas in Okinawa

The symbol of Okinawa Prefecture is the blue sea, colorful coral, and white sandy beaches bathed in vibrant sunlight.

The tropical ocean location gives us an extraordinary feeling as if we have left Japan for a foreign country, which deeply fascinates us.

Okinawa is a prefecture consisting of a number of islands scattered over a wide area, and has a number of popular remote islands such as Ishigaki, Miyako, and Iriomote.

However, the most popular among them is still the main island of Okinawa, which includes Naha City, the prefectural capital.

It is a political and economic center that continues to attract visitors with all kinds of tourist attractions.

Have you ever heard of Onna Village, one of the best resort areas on the main island of Okinawa?

Onna Village is located right in the center of the main island of Okinawa, and its long and narrow stretch along the west coast is characterized by beautiful seascapes in various places in the village.

In this issue, we would like to introduce Onna Village, a major resort area that Okinawa is proud of.

 

Onna Village Attractions

Let us start with the charms of Onna Village.

As mentioned above, Onna Village is located in the center of the main island of Okinawa, and one of its first major attractions is its convenient access to all parts of the prefecture.

Although the main island of Okinawa has many wonderful sightseeing spots, some of them, especially those with natural scenery, are located far from each other, and travel time tends to be a bottleneck.

While it is common practice for travelers to cut down on travel time as much as possible by making good use of rental cars, there are still limits to how much time can be spent on travel.

Onna Village, located in the center of the island and easily accessible in all directions, lightens that problem.

 

One of the most beautiful sea in Okinawa

Many visitors to Okinawa are expecting to encounter the beautiful ocean with its tropical travel atmosphere.

The ocean facing the west coast is one of Onna Village's major attractions, and the location boasts a location that greatly meets such expectations.

Onna Village's catchphrase is "the world's most coral-friendly village," and the coral-rich ocean, which is protected by efforts worthy of the phrase, is extremely beautiful.

It is home to more than 200 species of coral, and many tropical fish that make coral their home can also be seen here.

Snorkeling and diving under the sea will take you to a spectacular view that will make you think you are in an aquarium.

Onna Village has a number of sandy beaches where you can enjoy the sea, which is known for its beauty.

There is a rich variety of sandy beaches, including man-made beaches where you can play safely and natural beaches where the nature of the past has been preserved, and many accommodations have the ocean right in front of their doorstep.

The activities are plentiful, and a trip to the ocean in Onna Village is a great way to experience the best of Okinawan tourism.

 

Impressed by the vast nature

Onna Village's charm also lies in its land-based nature.

Visitors can see a variety of tropical plants nurtured by Okinawa's unique subtropical climate, and the landscape filled with abundant greenery soothes the hearts of visitors.

Because of its location along the sea, several cliffs and capes overlooking the sea are popular as scenic spots, among which Manzamo (Manzamo) and Cape Maeda (Cape Maeda) are among the most scenic spots on the island.

Both of these landforms are made of Ryukyu limestone, which was transformed from uplifted coral, and present a unique appearance unique to Okinawa, an island of coral.

The broad view of the East China Sea is inspiring, and on a good day you will be able to see the clear blue ocean all the way to the horizon.

In addition, Onna Village is located on the west side of the island, so the capes and cliffs offer excellent sunset views.

The vivid colors of the tropical sun quietly fading away will surely leave you with vivid memories that will last a lifetime.

Another pleasant natural feature for sightseeing is the mild climate.

Not only in summer, but even in winter, the average temperature never falls below 15°C, and the maximum temperature often reaches 20°C.

On the mainland, visitors to cliffs and capes along the coast in winter may feel chilly with the wind blowing through them, but there is no need to worry about this in Onna Village, where the weather is warm all year round!

 

Very popular spot, Blue Cave

Of the many tourist attractions in Onna Village, we would like to briefly introduce the Blue Cave, which is one of the most popular.

Ao no cave, a spot adjacent to Cape Maeda, is a sea-eroded cave where the interior of the cave is flooded by the sea.

It is not unusual for a cave to be just a cave where the sea enters, but the Blue Cave is characterized by the combination of various favorable conditions that create a spectacular view.

Natural light shining in at an exquisite angle reflects off the white sand of the ocean floor, and the blue wavelengths in the light are accentuated by the process of reflection, illuminating the inside of the cave with beautiful blue light.

There are several famous "blue caves" around the world where a similar phenomenon occurs, but the one in Onna Village is particularly popular because of its easy-to-visit location.

There is a large parking lot at nearby Cape Maeda that can be used for snorkeling and other activities.

It is a must-visit spot when visiting Onna Village.

 

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Five recommended resorts

Onna Village has a number of quality resort hotels along the oceanfront that take advantage of their location.

We have picked out five of these recommended resorts that are easy to use, so let's check them out in order.

 

ANA Intercontinental Manza Beach Resort

The ANA Intercontinental Manza Beach Resort, managed by ANA, occupies a large site in Seragaki, Onna Village, occupying a peninsula along National Route 58.

It features buildings in white and light blue Okinawan colors, and is one of Onna Village's representative luxury resort hotels.

The hotel's own private beach is right next to the beach, from which you can enjoy a distant view of Manzamo, one of the most famous spots in Okinawa.

 

Attractiveness as a resort

Taking advantage of the perfect location, all rooms have ocean views, which is one of the hotel's attractions.

The interior design is of the highest quality, just like a resort hotel, and everything from the guest rooms and floors to the restaurants, public baths, swimming pools, and other facilities associated with lodging gives a gorgeous impression.

Fireworks are set off several times a week during summer vacation, the high season for tourism, and even in winter, when it is not the tourist season, the area is always decorated with illuminations and hosts New Year's Eve events.

The resort is also equipped with enough services to complete a trip within the resort hotel, and is a perfect environment to enjoy activities and marine sports on the premises.

 

Directions from Onna Village and Naha Airport

When traveling by rental car, the approximate time required from Naha Airport is 80 minutes by ordinary road and 50 minutes via the Okinawa Expressway.

Travel from within Onna Village is easy with the use of a navigation system.

Also, if you use the bus, get off at "ANA Intercontinental Manza Beach Resort Mae".

 

Sheraton Okinawa Sunmarina Resort

Next is a resort hotel managed by the Sheraton Group, a global hotel chain.

This is another representative Onna Village lodging facility, and as the name suggests, the site is attached to Sunmarina Beach in Onna Village.

The building's whitewashed, luxurious hue and staircase-like shape are unique and easily identifiable from a distance.

 

Attractiveness as a resort

Once inside the hotel, guests are greeted by a spacious atrium entrance, a pond and subtropical fish swimming in it.

As symbolized by the pond, the overall interior design is strongly reminiscent of a tropical resort, and the combination of a luxurious and relaxing atmosphere will leave you breathless with admiration.

The museum has a variety of restaurants and souvenir shops, and visitors can also enjoy a leisurely dip in the large indoor/outdoor swimming pool.

The hotel also offers activities at the adjacent Sunmarina Beach, so you are guaranteed to have a very fulfilling trip to Okinawa.

 

Directions from Onna Village and Naha Airport

If you are using a rental car, get off at the "Ishikawa IC" via Okinawa Expressway.

It takes about 60 minutes from Naha Airport.

If you use the bus, get off at "Sunmarina Hotel Mae" and it is a 3-minute walk from there.

 

Hotel Moon Beach

A long-established resort hotel that has long been a favorite in Onna Village is the name of Hotel Moon Beach.

Moon Beach, located just a stone's throw from the hotel, is surrounded by many palm trees, providing a tropical travel experience that is also very attractive on social networking sites.

The main feature of this atmospheric building is that it was selected as one of the "208 Modern Movement Architectures in Japan.

 

Attractiveness as a resort

The first thing that surprises you when you step into the guest room wing of the Hotel Moon Beach is the plants that run along one of the walls of the atrium.

This is a pothos, an ornamental plant, and its lush greenery provides guests with a deeply relaxing effect, while its curious architectural style, at one with nature, is both interesting and inspiring.

Only guests of the hotel can participate in activities that will take them to an uninhabited island called Yoh Island.

One of the major attractions that should not be missed is the opportunity to visit beautiful natural landscapes that remind us of the original landscape of Okinawa.

 

Directions from Onna Village and Naha Airport

When using a rental car from Naha Airport, it takes about 70 minutes via the Ishikawa IC on the Okinawa Expressway.

When using the bus, get off at "Moon Beach Mae".

You should anticipate the time required to be between 90 and 120 minutes.

 

Halekulani Okinawa

Halekulani is a very famous hotel in Hawaii, and this is the first Halekulani hotel to be built in Japan.

The opening of Halekulani, which has many fans around the world, attracted a great deal of attention.

At Halekulani Okinawa, you will experience the luxury of visiting Hawaii, even though you are in Japan.

 

Attractiveness as a resort

One of Halekulani's unique characteristics is its policy of ensuring spaciousness and comfort with guest rooms of at least 50 square meters in area, and the "Seven Shades of White" color scheme.

This is a design concept that expresses contrast while creating a sense of unity by using several different types of white for the color tones of the room, to achieve a coexistence of calmness and quality.

Therefore, the mood of the rooms is different from other hotels, promising a luxurious lodging experience that will immerse you in the Hawaiian atmosphere while in Okinawa.

Since meals are served in the Hawaiian style, it is no exaggeration to say that a stay at Halekulani is a trip to Hawaii without the need for a passport.

 

Directions from Onna Village and Naha Airport

It takes 90 minutes to get to Halekulani from Naha Airport by ordinary road, or 75 minutes by Okinawa Expressway.

It is best to get off at the "Yaka IC.

There is also a limousine bus service from the airport, which is a 100-minute trip if used.

If you use public transportation, get off at the "Halekulani Okinawa-mae" bus stop.

 

Kahoo Resort Huchak Condo Hotel

Lastly, I would like to introduce Kahoo Resort Huchak Condo Hotel, which is fairly new, having opened in 2010.

Again, the proximity to the beach is a major advantage, and the nearest beach, Fushimi Beach, can be reached in five minutes on foot.

Despite being an up-and-coming hotel, it seems to be gaining a good reputation for its excellent facilities.

 

Attractiveness as a resort

The hotel's rooms are designed with an emphasis on comfort, and once you take off your shoes and step into your room, you will feel at home, at once at home and convenient.

Symbolic of this is the presence of appliances, which are installed in some, but not all, rooms.

Because the hotel is designed with long-term stays in mind, it is equipped with IH stoves, microwave ovens, and other cooking appliances, as well as washing machines and other amenities that make you want to live in it as a house as it is.

Of course, the hotel has its own restaurant that offers not only self-prepared meals but also fine cuisine, making it an ideal hotel for those who want to build their own style of travel.

 

Directions from Onna Village and Naha Airport

From Naha Airport, it takes about 90 minutes by ordinary road, and 50 minutes via the "Ishikawa IC" on the Okinawa Expressway.
It is important to note that this is a new hotel, so some rental cars may not be searchable by hotel name alone.

When using a car navigation system, if you cannot find the hotel by name, enter "Okinawa International Golf Club," which is very close by.

When using the bus, get off at the bus stop "Fushimi" and walk for about 5 minutes to get there.

 

Five recommended activities

Among the various activities that can be enjoyed at the resort hotels introduced above, we have picked out five that we particularly recommend.

All of these activities will make you feel that your trip to Okinawa was worthwhile, so we encourage you to give them a try.

 

snorkeling

When you look out over the blue ocean from a resort hotel, you may feel the urge to dive deep and become one with the sea.

Snorkeling is a great classic activity that will satisfy this desire to the fullest.

Onna Village is one of the nation's foremost snorkeling sanctuaries, and the coral-rich underwater spectacle is uniquely vivid.

Snorkeling is an enjoyable long-duration dive wearing a wetsuit, fins, and a snorkel to breathe through a tube on the surface of the sea.

This is a highly recommended activity, including the ease of participation, which does not require a license and is open to people of all ages and genders.

 

diving

If you feel like diving longer and deeper than snorkeling, why not try diving for a more authentic ocean experience?

You will need to obtain a license, but if you plan to stay at a resort hotel for an extended period of time, diving is a great way to have fun while you are there.

Divers equipped with oxygen tanks and regulators can enjoy the aquarium-like spectacle of colorful fish swimming in nature to the fullest.

With proper training, the accident rate is extremely low, so it seems like a good idea to take the time to enjoy this activity.

 

SUP

SUP, a fashionable activity born in Hawaii, involves standing on a surfboard or SUP board and paddling in the ocean with a paddle.

Balancing on the waves puts a moderate load on the entire body, providing the best possible exercise while also strengthening the legs and feet.

It is also very Instagrammable, and even plans are made for people to enjoy yoga on the board.

This is a great activity to immerse yourself in the resort atmosphere as you can enjoy an elegant time.

 

Canoe/Kayak

You may have heard of canoeing and kayaking

Paddling a small boat while being rocked by the sea in Onna Village is very comfortable, and the canoes and kayaks for this activity are designed to be capsize-proof, so you can ride them with peace of mind.

Since it is a two-person ride, you will not be rushed and can view the ocean at your own pace, assuring you the best Okinawan experience.

Since life jackets are worn, there is no danger even if you cannot swim, and it is possible for two people to ride together, so it is recommended for couples and parents and children to enjoy together.

 

parasailing

Not only the ocean, but also the clear blue sky above it is one of the locations that support Onna Village's charm.

Parasailing is another very popular activity in Onna Village.

The sensation of flying high in the air while being towed is so exhilarating that it will give you goose bumps, and if you look down into the crystal clear ocean, you will be able to see underwater creatures.

Please try parasailing for a thrilling and painful experience.

 

summary

What do you think about the resort hotels lined up in Onna Village, one of the best resort areas in Okinawa?

If you have time and money to spare, it might be fun to become a repeat visitor to Onna Village and try out different hotels.

Please visit Onna Village, where you are sure to be satisfied with your visit!

Thank you for taking the time to read this to the end.