Okinawa Prefecture district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Nago

Nago is a town in Okinawa Prefecture district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan, home to about 59,587 people. Within 50 km by road there are 183 places to visit — 22 forts & heritage, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 beaches & coast and 23 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Adam (2 km), Nago Museum (2 km) and Nago Castlie Site (4 km).

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Nago, Okinawa Prefecture
Nago, Okinawa Prefecture district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Photo: Wikimedia Commons.

Nago at a glance

Location
Okinawa Prefecture district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Population
about 59,587
Coordinates
26.6150° N, 127.9854° E
Places within 50 km
183 (33 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints

Top places to visit near Nago

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Nago: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Forts & heritage near Nago

62 forts & heritage within 100 km of Nago. The closest is Nago Castlie Site (4 km). Best time: october to february.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Nago

40 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Nago. The closest is さくら展望台 (4 km); the best-known is Mt. Yaedake (8 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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Beaches & coast near Nago

32 beaches & coast within 100 km of Nago. The closest is Cape Busena (12 km). Best time: october to march.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Nago

27 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Nago. The closest is Yagannajima Island (5 km); the best-known is Yagaji Island (7 km). Best time: september to february.

  • Yagaji Island · river spot · Okinawa Prefecture · ~7 km · Must-see
  • Okinawa Island · river spot · Kunigami · ~19 km · Must-see
  • Yagannajima Island · river spot · Kunigami · ~5 km
  • Oujima · river spot · Okinawa Prefecture · ~7 km
  • Ieshima · river spot · Kunigami · ~28 km · Must-see
  • Kourijima · river spot · Kunigami · ~13 km

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Museums near Nago

24 museums within 100 km of Nago. The closest is Nago Museum (2 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Nago

18 caves within 100 km of Nago. The closest is Former Navy Headquarters Cave (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Nago

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 34 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nago
  2. 2 km Nago Museum · museum, Okinawa Prefecture
  3. 1 km Nago Castlie Site · heritage site, Okinawa Prefecture
  4. 10 km Mt. Yaedake · viewpoint, Kunigami
  5. 11 km 大北墓 · heritage site, Kunigami
  6. 3 km Yagaji Island · island, Okinawa Prefecture
  7. 7 km Back to Nago

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How to reach Nago

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    Within 15 km of Nago

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nago by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage2262Nago Castlie Site (4 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints3540さくら展望台 (4 km)
    Beaches & coast2632Cape Busena (12 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2327Yagannajima Island (5 km)
    Museums1524Nago Museum (2 km)
    Caves1418Former Navy Headquarters Cave (7 km)
    Waterfalls1616Tataki Waterfall (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1416羽地ダム (5 km)
    Parks714Nago Pineapple Park (2 km)
    Buddhist sites110Kin Kannonji Temple (24 km)
    Other attractions38Adam (2 km)
    Temples08Futenma Shrine (52 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens67ネオパークオキナワ (1 km)
    Churches11Okinawa Japan Temple (42 km)
    Mosques & dargahs01Okinawa Mosque (58 km)

    Nago: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nago?

    Adam (attraction, about 2 km), Nago Museum (museum, about 2 km), Nago Castlie Site (heritage site, about 4 km), Yagaji Island (island, about 7 km), Mt. Yaedake (viewpoint, about 8 km), 大北墓 (heritage site, about 10 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Nago?

    183 places on Spotwander: 22 forts & heritage, 35 hill stations & viewpoints, 26 beaches & coast, 23 rivers, islands & mangroves, 15 museums.

    Which is the nearest fort to Nago?

    Nago Castlie Site, about 4 km by road; 大北墓 (10 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest viewpoint to Nago?

    さくら展望台, about 4 km by road; Mt. Nago (5 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Nago?

    Cape Busena, about 12 km by road; Cape Henoko (16 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nago?

    Start in Nago, visit Nago Museum, then Nago Castlie Site, then Mt. Yaedake, then 大北墓, then Yagaji Island, and drive back — about 34 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nago?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to February for cool, clear air for hill stations & viewpoints.

    Towns near Nago

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Nago’s location and population from GeoNames; see also Nago on Wikipedia. Data sources & credits.