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BESTThe Kouri Bridge seen from the observatory was fantastic.
Kouri Bridge and the blue sea!
Ocean Tower Observatory
Introducing the Ocean Tower Observatory, where you can see the Kouri Sea and the sea of Okinawa from an 82m high outdoor observatory, as well as an indoor observatory with a fantastic ocean view. Here, you can enjoy a 360-degree panoramic view of the Kouri Bridge and the beautiful sea, and also see a museum of more than 10,000 shells collected from all over the world.
In addition, you can enjoy delicious meals while looking at the beautiful ocean view at 'Ocean Cafe' and 'Restaurant Island Blue' in Kouri Ocean Tower.
A panoramic view of the open sea of Okinawa,
Kouri Ocean Tower
Kouri Island has blue seas and clear skies that make you feel like you're in Hawaii. This island with many beautiful beaches is also famous as the "Island of Love" because of the legend of Adam and Eve. Visit Kouri Ocean Tower, where you can enjoy a 360-degree view of the breathtaking views!
On the first floor is the Kouri Island Museum where the history of Kouri Island is displayed, and on the second and third floors there is an indoor observation floor and an outdoor ocean deck where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the sea.
Go on a cart while looking at subtropical plants
At Kouri Ocean Tower, you can tour the garden with lush subtropical plants and ride a self-driving electric car that provides audio information on the history and tourist information of Kouri. You can enjoy the scenery and go to the observatory without any effort. The electric car is also very pretty, so it's great for taking pictures, and it'll be fun to ride.
About Kouri Ocean Tower
Kouri Ocean Tower has a total of 4 floors. I will introduce things you can see on each floor.
1F:
You can see the Kouri Island Museum and Seashell Museum.
2F - 3F:
There is an indoor observatory where you can see the Kouri Bridge and the sea.
4F:
You can see the sea from the open air. The ‘bell’ here is a famous photo spot.
A special souvenir unique to Kouri Island
The store at Kouri Ocean Tower sells a variety of specialty products that can only be purchased here, including snacks, miscellaneous goods, wine, and cosmetics.
Among them, be sure to try the best-selling Western-style manju and kaboni made with sweet pumpkin from Kouri Island, as well as the pound cake and roll cake that won a gold award from a quality evaluation agency!
A meal with a beautiful sea view
There are two restaurants in Kouri Ocean Tower: ‘Ocean Café’ and ‘Restaurant Island Blue’! 'Ocean Cafe' is an authentic Neapolitan pizza restaurant that bakes in a dedicated oven at 500℃. It uses only Okinawa ingredients, allowing you to feel the freshness and chewy dough.
After eating pizza, don't miss out on desserts made with various fruits and colorful drinks! The main dining ‘Restaurant Island Blue’ offers a variety of lunch menus using plenty of Okinawa ingredients.
After touring the observatory, enjoy some leisurely time with the cobalt blue transparent seascape.
location :
Kouri Ocean Tower
538 Kouri, Nakijin, Kunigami District, Okinawa 905-0406 Japan
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operating time :
everyday
10:00 AM - 17:00 PM
538 Kouri, Nakijin, Kunigami District, Okinawa 905-0406, Japan