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Sightseeing Spot Spots in Kerama Islands Area

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  • Zamami Island Whale Watching Association
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    Okinawa Pref. Shimajirigunzamamison Zamami Site 1 (Zamami Island)
    Every year from December through into April, humpback whales and several other species of whales come back to the waters off Zamami Island to breed and raise their young. During this period, whale-watching trips are available to view the whales. *Tours may be cancelled on days when the weather is too bad to see the whales, or when no whales have been reported. *As these trips are very popular, it may not be possible to book a trip for the same day; advance booking is recommended.
    Zamami Island Whale Watching Association image
  • Kumejima-cho Ojima Tatami Rocks
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    Okinawa Pref. Shimajirigunkumejimachou Oku-jima
    These rocks are on the coast of Ojima Island, east of Kumejima. This group of rarely shaped rocks are a nationally designated Natural Monument. There are over 1,000 of these pentagon and hexagon-shaped rocks also called “kamegoiwa” (tortoise rocks) that can be seen during low tide. Their surfaces are eroded flat from the waves, and they are a work of art produced by nature.
    Kumejima-cho Ojima Tatami Rocks image
  • Obake-zaka Hill
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    Okinawa Shimajiri-gun Kumejimacho Gushikawa
    "A hilly road in Gushikawa, Kumejima Town, Shimajiri County. Its name ""Obake"" means ""ghost,"" but it is not a haunted spot. Instead, it is the site of an optical illusion in which the upward and downward slopes seem to be reversed, due to the relationship between the road and the surrounded scenery. Drivers can experience the odd sense that their car seems to roll up what looks like the upward slope."
    Obake-zaka Hill image
Okinawa Kerama Islands
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Place famous for cherry blossoms Place famous for plum blossoms Other places famous for flowers Place famous for fall foliage or new greenery Remarkable Water Precious Wood Other Sightseeing Spot

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