Cape Manzamo

万座毛

A coral cliff shaped like an elephant's trunk on the coast of Onna Village. Its grassy clifftop could seat ten thousand people, making it the most famous viewpoint and sunset spot on the west coast of the main island.

Cape Manzamo is in Onna Village in the central part of the main island. It is a limestone cliff about 20 meters high, eroded by waves into the shape of an elephant's trunk. The clifftop is a natural grassland. In the 18th century, King Sho Kei of Ryukyu visited and praised it as a grassland where ten thousand people could sit, which is how it got its name. A trail around the clifftop takes about 15 minutes. From several angles, you can see the Elephant Trunk Rock, the deep blue East China Sea and the hotel cluster on Manza Beach across the bay. On clear days, you can even see Iejima in the distance. A visitor center opened in 2020, with an observation deck, a restaurant and a souvenir shop. Since then, an entrance fee of 100 yen has been charged. This is one of the most famous sunset spots on the west coast. Arrive about 30 minutes before sunset for the best view; in winter, the sun sets around 5:30 pm, and in summer around 7:15 pm. Nearby, you can stop by Zanpa Cape Lighthouse, Blue Cave at Manda Cape (famous for snorkeling and diving) and Ryukyu Village. Getting there: from Naha, it's about 1 hour by expressway, and 10 minutes after exiting at Yaka IC. Buses 20 and 120 stop at “Onna Village Office-mae,” followed by a 20-minute walk. Most northern one-day bus tours also stop here. Note: The cliff edge has only low railings, so stay back when it's windy. There is no shade, so bring an umbrella and water in summer.

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