Ojima Island (Nanjo)
奥武島
A small fishing island reached by a single bridge in Nanjo City, famous for freshly fried Okinawan tempura, with clear shallow waters where you can feed fish and observe marine life.
Ojima Island is about 1.7 km around and is connected to the main island by Ojima Bridge. The Nakamoto Fresh Fish Tempura and Ōshiro Tempura shops often have long lines. One serving of fish, squid or mozuku seaweed tempura costs about 100 yen, and eating while looking out at the sea is the standard way to enjoy it. Beneath the bridge and on the island's west side the water is clear, often with tropical fish and sea turtles, and you can also take a glass-bottom boat or go snorkeling. A walk around the island takes about 30 minutes, and parking is limited. It is about 10 minutes' drive from Gyokusendo Cave and is often combined with Sefa-utaki and Cape Chinen as a southern day trip.
Opening hours
Open all day (tempura shops approx. 10:00–18:00)
Nearby sights
- Okinawa World & Gyokusendo Cave
- Okinawa Peace Memorial Park
- Cape Chinen Park
- Sefa-utaki
- Shikinaen Garden
- Shuri Castle
- Shuri Kinjo-cho Stone-paved Road
- Makishi Public Market