Okinawa Prefecture district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Nanjō

Nanjō is a town in Okinawa Prefecture district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 204 places to visit — 62 forts & heritage, 18 rivers, islands & mangroves, 18 beaches & coast and 20 museums. The must-see places are Seifa-utaki (8 km), Okinawa TOWER (11 km) and Bengadake (11 km).

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

Nanjō at a glance

Location
Okinawa Prefecture district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
26.1445° N, 127.7670° E
Places within 50 km
204 (51 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Nanjō

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Nanjō: 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 Nanjō

65 forts & heritage within 100 km of Nanjō. The closest is Tombs of King Sho Taikyū & Ashitomi Kanahashi (1 km); the best-known is Tomishiro Castle Site (12 km). Best time: october to february.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Nanjō

38 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Nanjō. The closest is Ou Island (2 km). Best time: september to february.

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Beaches & coast near Nanjō

31 beaches & coast within 100 km of Nanjō. The closest is Mibaru Beach (3 km); the best-known is Cape Kyan (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Nanjō

25 museums within 100 km of Nanjō. The closest is Okinawa World (2 km); the best-known is Himeyuri Peace Museum (12 km). Best time: year-round.

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Caves near Nanjō

23 caves within 100 km of Nanjō. The closest is Itokazu Abuchiragama (1 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Nanjō

21 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Nanjō. The closest is Mt. Yoza (8 km); the best-known is Bengadake (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

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A one-day trip from Nanjō

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 43 km on the road.

  1. Start in Nanjō
  2. 11 km Okinawa TOWER · temple, Shimajiri
  3. 1 km Bengadake · viewpoint, Okinawa Prefecture
  4. 1 km Sairai'in Temple · Buddhist site, Okinawa Prefecture
  5. 2 km Shikina-gu Shrine · temple, Okinawa Prefecture
  6. 16 km Himeyuri Peace Museum · museum, Okinawa Prefecture
  7. 12 km Back to Nanjō

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How to reach Nanjō

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Nanjō by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6265Tombs of King Sho Taikyū & Ashitomi Kanahashi (1 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves1838Ou Island (2 km)
    Beaches & coast1831Mibaru Beach (3 km)
    Museums2025Okinawa World (2 km)
    Caves2123Itokazu Abuchiragama (1 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints721Mt. Yoza (8 km)
    Parks1418Heiwakinen Memorial Park (9 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs613垣花樋川 (4 km)
    Other attractions911Seifa-utaki (8 km)
    Waterfalls411故陸軍々曹滝沢不二夫命 (11 km)
    Buddhist sites1010Sairai'in Temple (12 km)
    Temples99Okinawa TOWER (11 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens48Dmm Kariyushi Aquarium (15 km)
    Churches11Okinawa Japan Temple (30 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Okinawa Mosque (14 km)

    Nanjō: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Nanjō?

    Seifa-utaki (attraction, about 8 km), Okinawa TOWER (temple, about 11 km), Bengadake (viewpoint, about 11 km), Shikina-gu Shrine (temple, about 11 km), Sairai'in Temple (Buddhist site, about 12 km), Himeyuri Peace Museum (museum, about 12 km).

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

    204 places on Spotwander: 62 forts & heritage, 18 rivers, islands & mangroves, 18 beaches & coast, 20 museums, 21 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Nanjō?

    Tombs of King Sho Taikyū & Ashitomi Kanahashi, about 1 km by road; 玉城城跡 (2 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest river spot to Nanjō?

    Ou Island, about 2 km by road; Āji Island (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Nanjō?

    Mibaru Beach, about 3 km by road; Cape Chinen (8 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Nanjō?

    Start in Nanjō, visit Okinawa TOWER, then Bengadake, then Sairai'in Temple, then Shikina-gu Shrine, then Himeyuri Peace Museum, and drive back — about 43 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Nanjō?

    October to February for forts & heritage; September to February for rivers, islands & mangroves; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Nanjō

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