Okinawa Prefecture district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan

Places to visit near Uruma

Uruma is a town in Okinawa Prefecture district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan. Within 50 km by road there are 278 places to visit — 69 forts & heritage, 27 beaches & coast, 26 museums and 26 rivers, islands & mangroves. The must-see places are Agena Castle Ruins (1 km), Southeast Botanic Gardens (6 km) and Katsuren Castle (7 km).

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

Uruma at a glance

Location
Okinawa Prefecture district, Okinawa Prefecture, Japan
Coordinates
26.3761° N, 127.8591° E
Places within 50 km
278 (65 must-see)
Best time to visit
October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for museums

Top places to visit near Uruma

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

69 forts & heritage within 100 km of Uruma. The closest is Agena Castle Ruins (1 km). Best time: october to february.

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Beaches & coast near Uruma

28 beaches & coast within 100 km of Uruma. The closest is Renaissance Beach (12 km); the best-known is American Village (15 km). Best time: october to march.

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Museums near Uruma

27 museums within 100 km of Uruma. The closest is エイサー会館 (9 km); the best-known is Okinawa Children's Zoo & Museum (10 km). Best time: year-round.

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Rivers, islands & mangroves near Uruma

27 rivers, islands & mangroves within 100 km of Uruma. The closest is Yabuchijima (11 km); the best-known is Hamahigashima (15 km). Best time: september to february.

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Caves near Uruma

25 caves within 100 km of Uruma. The closest is Beware of Snakes (7 km). Best time: year-round.

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Hill stations & viewpoints near Uruma

24 hill stations & viewpoints within 100 km of Uruma. The closest is Mt. Ishikawa (11 km). Best time: october to february for cool, clear air.

  • Mt. Ishikawa · viewpoint · Kunigami · ~11 km · Must-see
  • Mt. Onna · viewpoint · Kunigami · ~14 km · Must-see
  • Bengadake · viewpoint · Okinawa Prefecture · ~27 km · Must-see
  • Nakahide Coast · viewpoint · Kunigami · ~11 km
  • Mt. Yaedake · viewpoint · Kunigami · ~37 km · Must-see
  • Manzamō · viewpoint · Kunigami · ~18 km

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A one-day trip from Uruma

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 29 km on the road.

  1. Start in Uruma
  2. 1 km Agena Castle Ruins · heritage site, Okinawa Prefecture
  3. 5 km Southeast Botanic Gardens · garden, Okinawa Prefecture
  4. 3 km Okinawa Japan Temple · church, Okinawa Prefecture
  5. 4 km Okinawa Children's Zoo & Museum · museum, Okinawa Prefecture
  6. 9 km Katsuren Castle · heritage site, Okinawa Prefecture
  7. 7 km Back to Uruma

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How to reach Uruma

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    Within 15 km of Uruma

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    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Uruma by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Forts & heritage6969Agena Castle Ruins (1 km)
    Beaches & coast2728Renaissance Beach (12 km)
    Museums2627エイサー会館 (9 km)
    Rivers, islands & mangroves2627Yabuchijima (11 km)
    Caves2525Beware of Snakes (7 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints2324Mt. Ishikawa (11 km)
    Parks1919Okinawa Comprehensive Athletic Park (10 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs1313Kurashiki Dam (7 km)
    Waterfalls1113Ta-Taki Falls (9 km)
    Other attractions1111Yanga Spring (Yan Spring) (15 km)
    Buddhist sites1010Kin Kannonji Temple (13 km)
    Temples99Futenma Shrine (15 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens78Southeast Botanic Gardens (6 km)
    Churches11Okinawa Japan Temple (8 km)
    Mosques & dargahs11Okinawa Mosque (22 km)

    Uruma: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Uruma?

    Agena Castle Ruins (heritage site, about 1 km), Southeast Botanic Gardens (garden, about 6 km), Katsuren Castle (heritage site, about 7 km), Okinawa Japan Temple (church, about 8 km), Okinawa Children's Zoo & Museum (museum, about 10 km), Mt. Ishikawa (viewpoint, about 11 km).

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

    278 places on Spotwander: 69 forts & heritage, 27 beaches & coast, 26 museums, 26 rivers, islands & mangroves, 25 caves.

    Which is the nearest fort to Uruma?

    Agena Castle Ruins, about 1 km by road; Katsuren Castle (7 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest beach to Uruma?

    Renaissance Beach, about 12 km by road; Moon Beach (13 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest museum to Uruma?

    エイサー会館, about 9 km by road; Okinawa Children's Zoo & Museum (10 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Uruma?

    Start in Uruma, visit Agena Castle Ruins, then Southeast Botanic Gardens, then Okinawa Japan Temple, then Okinawa Children's Zoo & Museum, then Katsuren Castle, and drive back — about 29 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Uruma?

    October to February for forts & heritage; October to March for beaches & coast; year-round for museums.

    Towns near Uruma

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