Nanjo, Okinawa / おきなわワールド
Okinawa World (Gyokusendo Cave)
One of Okinawa's leading sights, bringing together its attractions: Gyokusendo, a limestone cave about 5 km long formed over about 300,000 years (890 m open to visitors); the Habu Museum Park, the only one in the world, revealing the secrets of the habu snake; a "Ryukyu Kingdom castle town" of relocated old houses over 100 years old with craft experiences; a tropical fruit garden; and the Nanto brewery. The "Super Eisa" traditional dance show is performed every day.
Last official check
26 Sept 2026
Traveler reports
0
Reports open in Phase 2
Next scheduled check
25 Dec 2026
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A short summary made from the official facts below. Check the rows for details.
- Getting there
- Bus
- Admission
- Paid (see the price below)
- Closing days
- Open every day (check the notes below)
Before you go
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- Opening hours
9:00-17:30 (last entry 16:00).
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Closed
Open all year.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Admission
Entry: adults 2,000 yen, children 1,000 yen.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Getting there
About 1 minute on foot from the Gyokusendo-mae bus stop.
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Parking
400 spaces (free).
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site- Payment
Not checked yet — we have not confirmed this on an official source yet. Check with the spot before you go.
- Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible (except Gyokusendo cave).
Checked 26 Sept 2026 on the official site
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Address: Nanjo, Okinawa (Japanese address: 沖縄県南城市玉城前川1336)
Official site: https://www.okinawastory.jp/spot/1069
Location
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Nearby spots
- No photo yetOkinawa Peace Memorial ParkOkinawa6 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetHimeyuri Monument and Peace MuseumOkinawa8 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetShikinaen GardenOkinawa8 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetSefa-utakiOkinawa9 km away (straight line)
- No photo yetShurijo Castle ParkOkinawa9 km away (straight line)
Distances are straight-line distances, not travel distances.
Crowds
- Crowd level
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- Best time to visit
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- Peak time
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- Busiest days
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- Busiest season
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- Latest traveler report
- None yet
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Verification log
- 26 Sept 2026First check · Tourism board · https://www.okinawastory.jp/spot/1069Hours, closing days, fees, access, parking, accessibility, description, address and coordinates read from a tourism organization's site.