Recommended places and restaurants nearby

Kirsten And Shiro
Kirsten And Shiro
Recommended places and restaurants nearby

Things to do in the area.

Below is a list of a few recommendations of things to do in the area. Please note its not in full detail and to find more details you will have to research more online. As a couple with children there are probably more things on this list for families than couples as that's where we spend most of our time! Hope something here helps with the planning of your visit to Motobu Peninsula.
Great place for children to run around and offers amazing views and plenty of fresh air and space. Toilets on site
6 locals recommend
Yaedake Sakuranomori Park
Namizato
6 locals recommend
Great place for children to run around and offers amazing views and plenty of fresh air and space. Toilets on site
This beach is lovely and safe for families with young children. You don't need to wear aqua shoes or protective clothing as the beach is well protected from box jellyfish. There are free toilets and showers on site as well as a restaurant and small souvenir shop
Emerald Beach Mae station
Bise
This beach is lovely and safe for families with young children. You don't need to wear aqua shoes or protective clothing as the beach is well protected from box jellyfish. There are free toilets and showers on site as well as a restaurant and small souvenir shop
Ocean expo park and botanical center is great for plant lovers and for people with kids too who want to see beautiful flowers and plants throughout the year.
Ocean Expo Park Tropical & Subtropical Arboretum (Greenery Kingdom)
字石川-424 Yamagawa
Ocean expo park and botanical center is great for plant lovers and for people with kids too who want to see beautiful flowers and plants throughout the year.
The aquarium is a fantastic place for anyone! You can get cheaper tickets if you visit after 4pm. The aquarium is located in expo park which has free admission and there are many free things to see like the dolphin shows, sea turtle area, manatee pool and a few fish tanks. There is an interesting big room at the end of the aquarium to spend time in which is also free admission. The Expo Park is big and has 2 lovely parks for children to play at. The netted park is particularly fun but be warned that it is closed on rainy days. The other park on the South side takes longer to walk to but is situated next to a little beach which you can’t swim at but can dip your feet into water, look for shells and see a beautiful view of The aqua blue ocean and Ie Island.
543 locals recommend
Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium
424 Ishikawa
543 locals recommend
The aquarium is a fantastic place for anyone! You can get cheaper tickets if you visit after 4pm. The aquarium is located in expo park which has free admission and there are many free things to see like the dolphin shows, sea turtle area, manatee pool and a few fish tanks. There is an interesting big room at the end of the aquarium to spend time in which is also free admission. The Expo Park is big and has 2 lovely parks for children to play at. The netted park is particularly fun but be warned that it is closed on rainy days. The other park on the South side takes longer to walk to but is situated next to a little beach which you can’t swim at but can dip your feet into water, look for shells and see a beautiful view of The aqua blue ocean and Ie Island.
That's our place! If you want a mango farm tour then please don't hesitate to ask although we cant guarantee to make time especially during harvest season in July and August as our orders are a priority. There is only fruit in season which is from mid July to mid August.
いずみマンゴー園 Izumi Mango Orchard
That's our place! If you want a mango farm tour then please don't hesitate to ask although we cant guarantee to make time especially during harvest season in July and August as our orders are a priority. There is only fruit in season which is from mid July to mid August.
A bit cheesy but the kids love it. There is also a fun ride in a pineapple cart which provides a tour of the facility and there are many tasters made from pineapple products.
121 locals recommend
Nago Pineapple Park
1195 Biimata
121 locals recommend
A bit cheesy but the kids love it. There is also a fun ride in a pineapple cart which provides a tour of the facility and there are many tasters made from pineapple products.
In this area is a safe play area on a man made river section next to the dam for children to play in. Its such fun for both adults and kids. Concrete bum slides are safe enough to slide on into a shallow pool. Just 40 minutes by car north of Phumula Guest cottage
Taiho Dam Parking Lot
In this area is a safe play area on a man made river section next to the dam for children to play in. Its such fun for both adults and kids. Concrete bum slides are safe enough to slide on into a shallow pool. Just 40 minutes by car north of Phumula Guest cottage
Here you can have a dolphin experience where you actually get to swim with dolphins (if you wish). Besides dolphins there are other family orientated things to do like marine sports and crafts which are ideal for parents with young children.
31 locals recommend
Motobu Genki Village
31 locals recommend
Here you can have a dolphin experience where you actually get to swim with dolphins (if you wish). Besides dolphins there are other family orientated things to do like marine sports and crafts which are ideal for parents with young children.
Besides just the aquarium, the expo park is HUGE and perfect for a whole day of memories and entertainment. Lots of free activities too for families like the dolphin show and seeing the Dugons, sea turtles, manatee and other sea creatures.
14 locals recommend
Ocean Expo Park Management Center Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium Aquarium Division,
424 Ishikawa
14 locals recommend
Besides just the aquarium, the expo park is HUGE and perfect for a whole day of memories and entertainment. Lots of free activities too for families like the dolphin show and seeing the Dugons, sea turtles, manatee and other sea creatures.
Great for little kids who are into dinosaurs and need to get rid of some energy. Not recommended for rainy days though. Interactive iPad is part of the entry fee. You can also buy locally made souvenirs. This area is free access so you don’t even have to visit the Dino park to see it. There are rest rooms and two restaurants on site.
14 locals recommend
DinoPark Okinawa
1024-1 Nakayama
14 locals recommend
Great for little kids who are into dinosaurs and need to get rid of some energy. Not recommended for rainy days though. Interactive iPad is part of the entry fee. You can also buy locally made souvenirs. This area is free access so you don’t even have to visit the Dino park to see it. There are rest rooms and two restaurants on site.

My favorite Dinner place

A fantastic local food place with homemade Food that is mostly Okinawa and Japanese style. Almost all the products are locally sourced. The hosts are an elderly couple and Mr Hoshi is really good with serving drinks and sources really good sake, beer and wines. We can highly recommended this restaurant but you need to make a reservation. We can call and make one for you if you don’t speak Japanese. Just ask us once you know when you would like to go. Open from 6:30 till late. Usually closed on a Thursday
Hoshi Tei
1219-123 Biimata
A fantastic local food place with homemade Food that is mostly Okinawa and Japanese style. Almost all the products are locally sourced. The hosts are an elderly couple and Mr Hoshi is really good with serving drinks and sources really good sake, beer and wines. We can highly recommended this restaurant but you need to make a reservation. We can call and make one for you if you don’t speak Japanese. Just ask us once you know when you would like to go. Open from 6:30 till late. Usually closed on a Thursday

Food scene

If you wanting a slow afternoon and a light snack in an old traditional Okinawa style home then give this cafe a try. Nestled up in the jungle not far from our cottage. Menu is very simple and servings small but well worth the visit.
8 locals recommend
Yamuchin Cafe Shisa Garden
1439 Izumi
8 locals recommend
If you wanting a slow afternoon and a light snack in an old traditional Okinawa style home then give this cafe a try. Nestled up in the jungle not far from our cottage. Menu is very simple and servings small but well worth the visit.
The most amazing scones and afternoon tea in okinawa. Prepared by a five star pastry chef. Very reasonably priced too
The British Wine and Tea Shop
The most amazing scones and afternoon tea in okinawa. Prepared by a five star pastry chef. Very reasonably priced too
There are many places in Motobu for soba but this is our favorite. The shop is located in the forest not far from our place. The noodles are homemade which is a unique fact and the broth delicious. The owners are friendly and kind.
伊豆味そば
There are many places in Motobu for soba but this is our favorite. The shop is located in the forest not far from our place. The noodles are homemade which is a unique fact and the broth delicious. The owners are friendly and kind.
a great place for a sunset dinner and family friendly resturant serving cafe. I have eaten more delicious pizza before but the view is worth the visit. Just note, it is an extremely popular place.
67 locals recommend
Pizza in the Sky
1153-2 Yamazato
67 locals recommend
a great place for a sunset dinner and family friendly resturant serving cafe. I have eaten more delicious pizza before but the view is worth the visit. Just note, it is an extremely popular place.
Great local place in motobu for lunch or dinner. They make their own tofu. Dishes include typical Okinawa stir fries all with tofu in them and the regular Soba (noodles) and set menus. Very reasonably priced too. And if you like zenzai (sweet beans with mochi) definitely try this for dessert.
沖縄料理と島どうふ【TOPU】
Great local place in motobu for lunch or dinner. They make their own tofu. Dishes include typical Okinawa stir fries all with tofu in them and the regular Soba (noodles) and set menus. Very reasonably priced too. And if you like zenzai (sweet beans with mochi) definitely try this for dessert.

My favorite local cafe

Delicious coffees and chilled atmosphere. Free wifi and a great place for remote work. Also just minutes away by car from the cabin
Coffee Senti
Delicious coffees and chilled atmosphere. Free wifi and a great place for remote work. Also just minutes away by car from the cabin
たびのcafe BiseStyle & レンタルTrike
543 Bise

Neighborhoods

Right up north near Cape Hedo but it’s a well organized outdoor facility with lots of walking trails and beautiful view points from the northern hills of Okinawa. On one of the trails you can see these huge fig trees (gajimaru ) which are really impressive. Not good for rainy days.
32 locals recommend
Daisekirinzan
1241 Ginama
32 locals recommend
Right up north near Cape Hedo but it’s a well organized outdoor facility with lots of walking trails and beautiful view points from the northern hills of Okinawa. On one of the trails you can see these huge fig trees (gajimaru ) which are really impressive. Not good for rainy days.

Sightseeing

Stunning to visit in late May and especially in June where thousands of blue hydrangea can be seen. Walk through the gardens and have a cuppa at the local tea shop on site. Only open in the months that the flowers are blooming. Be warned that there are many visitors on weekends.
Hydrangea Garden Yohena繡球花
1312 Izumi
Stunning to visit in late May and especially in June where thousands of blue hydrangea can be seen. Walk through the gardens and have a cuppa at the local tea shop on site. Only open in the months that the flowers are blooming. Be warned that there are many visitors on weekends.
For some reason the map pulls this area up as the aquarium but this spot is right nearby the aquarium. It’s a very popular tourist spot for walking through an old village of okinawa that also is very serene but also has some really funky and unique cafes. Yet it also feels like a step back in time. (depending on the number of tourists on the day!!!) A walk to the beach offers an amazing place for a sunset view. Even a safe place to swim or snorkel for kids and adults alike near the point but just wear shoes that are safe for coral.
6 locals recommend
Churaumi Aquarium
389 Bise
6 locals recommend
For some reason the map pulls this area up as the aquarium but this spot is right nearby the aquarium. It’s a very popular tourist spot for walking through an old village of okinawa that also is very serene but also has some really funky and unique cafes. Yet it also feels like a step back in time. (depending on the number of tourists on the day!!!) A walk to the beach offers an amazing place for a sunset view. Even a safe place to swim or snorkel for kids and adults alike near the point but just wear shoes that are safe for coral.