Okinawa (Naha), Japan

Cape Manzamo & Ryukyu Mura

Scenic Seascapes and Traditional Village Visit Admire the coastline overlooking the East China Sea and visit an Okinawan village for a glimpse of local culture. The Ryukyuan king Sho Hei visited the cape and famously stated that the hillside was large enough to accommodate 10,000 men sitting on its grassland—hence the name Man (10,000), Za (to sit) and Mo (field). Enjoy a stroll along its clifftop and take in the stunning vistas. After lunch at an old-style Okinawan house—now renovated as a restaurant and famed for its local cuisine—head inland to Ryukyu Mura, a traditional folk village. Explore a living recreation of a typical Okinawan village and step inside Ryukyuan houses that have been brought here from across the island to preserve and educate visitors on Ryukyuan culture. See the traditions of life in Okinawa and enjoy performances of dance, music and song. * Demanding - Physically challenging activities, including extensive walks, hiking, riding, water sports, and high altitude activities. Activities by foot may contain difficult, unpaved surfaces and/or multiple stairs and steep inclines. Total time walking or standing may exceed 3 hours.