Tropical Dream Center
Tropical Dream Center is a tropical-flower garden with over 2000 orchids.
Most famous for its Kuroshio Tank which houses the rare whale shark, the Churaumi Aquarium (which means “Beautiful Aquarium” in the local dialect) is considered as one of the best aquariums in the world.
The 4 storey aquarium’s main attraction, the Kuroshio Tank, named after the Kuroshio current that flows past the Okinawan islands, was the biggest aquarium tank in the world when built in 2002, containing over 2 million gallons of water, with an acrylic window two feet thick. The manta rays in the tank are also an impressive star of the show.
There are also interactive sections where you can touch corals, sea cucumbers and starfish. Other exhibits include the coral reef lagoon, with the largest display of live coral in the world, and a room of exhibits tracing the growth cycle of coral. Dolphins, sea turtles, manatee and such are also on hand to delight, and shows are scheduled throughout the day. Free audio guides are available in English, and there is a shop and café that specializes in food and drink made using local and tropical fruits.
Tropical Dream Center is a tropical-flower garden with over 2000 orchids.
The Ocean Expo Park located in the north of Okinawa, the Motobu area, was constructed in 1975 in commemoration of the Okinawa international marine exposition he
Part of the Ocean Expo Park and doubling as a planetarium, this museum focuses on the activities that encompass oceanic culture, including the methods of fishin
Located within the Ocean Expo Park on the Motobu Peninsula, Emerald Beach is one of many attractions spread out throughout the park.
Bise is a traditional area with old Okinawa-style houses and the beautiful tree road has over 20,000 fukugi trees (garcinias).
Nakijin Castle, built in the 14th century, was the residence of the king of the Hokuzan Kingdom. It was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2000.
Located right next to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and Emerald Beach, Centurion Hotel Okinawa Churaumi offers an outdoor pool, tennis courts and karaoke rooms.
Right in front of the Ocean Expo Park, Hotel Yugaf Inn Bise offers spacious rooms with a Japanese-style area, free wired internet and a balcony with ocean views
Offering a garden, Pension Nanohana offers accommodation in Motobu. Emerald Beach is 700 metres away. Free private parking is available on site. All units have
Guest House Himawari is located in Motobu, 700 metres from Emerald Beach and 400 metres from Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium. Free WiFi is featured and free private p
A 7-minute walk from Emerald Beach and 350 metres from Churaumi Aquarium, the completely non-smoking Hills Churaumi offers spacious rooms with a kitchen, a wash
Located 800 metres from Emerald Beach in Motobu, Pension Sea Shells features free WiFi access and free private parking. Each room at this guest house is air co
Located right next to the Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and Emerald Beach, Centurion Hotel Okinawa Churaumi offers an outdoor pool, tennis courts and karaoke rooms.
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