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Cape Maeda

Beach

Busy seaside destination best known for panoramic water views as well as scuba diving & snorkeling. People often mention spot, walk, coral, great, views,


Address

469-1 Maeda, Onna, Kunigami District, Okinawa 904-0417, Japan

Website

www.maedamisaki.jp

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (2.6K reviews)

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Frequently mentioned in reviews: spot (7) walk (7) coral (6) great (6) views (6)
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  • 1/5 Old I. 1 year ago on Google
    Maeda is a shell of its former self. If it was sentient, it would scream out in agony. So many people stomping around on the coral that it has been worn away. In fact, keep reading the reviews right here. You’ll see people recommending boots so you can stand… on the coral! I yelled at a guy for sitting on the coral (see picture) while messing around with his friends. According to the announcement they play on a loop, he had to be there with an “instructor”. The whole requirement of an instructor is an absolute joke. The “instructors” take as many people as they can get to hold onto an innertube and pull them around and into the cave. The only qualification they appear to have is to be able to take photographs with one hand while pulling their customers with the other. The SCUBA instructors aren’t much better. Almost every single diver I saw had yet to achieve neutral balance and had their fins or knees on the coral. The cave has become unbearable. So crowded both above and below the surface. When I was there this past weekend, there was a group of screaming women being pulled by an instructor on an innertube. There were probably six or seven of them and they did not stop screaming their entire time in the cave. They didn’t look like they could have swum on their own. Their hair was still dry! Speaking of not swimming. I saw another group of customers being pulled by an “instructor”. There was a man who lost hold of the inner tube with one hand and was spun around onto his back. The guy looked terrified! The “instructor” didn’t notice. I’m sure the pictures are great. They chum the water like crazy (see photo). Sergeant Fish love it, humans who care about the environment, not so much. The coral looks so unhealthy.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rafael G. 2 years ago on Google
    This was a nice spot to bring the family. There are great spots to take photos. There are some rocks you’ll have to walk on so bring protective shoes. The trail is pretty easy to walk through.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Charlee Haas H. 4 years ago on Google
    A great spot for beginner snorkelers! We enjoyed exploring this underwater oasis as we spotted out many different species of fish and Marine life. There was also a small trail surrounded by greenery that allowed us to see the area from many different view points. Take your time to really soak it all in. The parrot fish were my favorite part, by far!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kiomi N. 3 years ago on Google
    Park your car for 100yen per hour and walk the paths with beautiful views! Bathrooms and showers available. They also have vending machines for drinks and a Okinawa soba place inside the building.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 corey h. 10 months ago on Google
    Great views and pics. Lots of tourists but still a great location to sit and watch the ocean.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Norris C. 2 years ago on Google
    Very cool spot. Need to walk down steep, sharp rocks though if you want the panoramic view.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ed L. 10 months ago on Google
    Beautiful place to walk and take pictures even if you don’t go in the water.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yuri P. 10 months ago on Google
    Very busy tourist and local destination spot. If you didn't arrive early, be prepared to wait in queue for parking space. Parking is 100yen/hr which is very reasonable compared to other beaches, and showers are 200yen/1.5 minutes. Beautiful place to snorkel, highly recommend it.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Denis N. 3 years ago on Google
    Good place to snorkel and walk around. Just somewhat crowded most of the times. There is also a good walking path not far from here. You can see everything from above and even find some wildlife.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Sin Sin C. 5 years ago on Google
    We visited Cape Maeda right after Typhoon Trami and Kong-Rey and the views were spectacular. The sea was still very rough and the waves were crashing on the rocks, so there was no diving that day. But it was beautiful to sit there and enjoy the beautiful views and fresh air. Very peaceful and quiet since the divers were not there that day. Highly recommended to visit it, if not for the diving, at least for the views.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 桃照 1 year ago on Google
    The cape itself is not much interesting but the surrounding water is a great spot for beginner snorkelers and divers

  • 5/5 Tom L. 1 year ago on Google
    After we parked, we followed another couple to the edge of the Cape. However, the path became quite dangerous. Hence, we just took the above shot and turned back. Along the way, we stopped to take in the views of the cliffs and breathe the fresh air. For more details, visit 2bearbear today!

  • 5/5 Philippa H. 7 months ago on Google
    GREAT spot for snorkelling! Went with Cozy through Airbnb Experiences and he took us to some areas I wouldn’t have known to explore. Gets busy so better to visit earlier in the day. Highly recommend :) beautiful waters.

  • 5/5 Patrick L. 10 months ago on Google
    It is a great place to experience snorkeling or diving. It has a big coral reef site where there are a lot to see. The Blue Cave is miracle. Provided the weather is fine, the waterfront is accessible via a staircase. A few diver shops offer services there. Pretty convenient if one wants to try. Very popular.

  • 4/5 覃羿彬 4 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous cliffs by the blue sea, not a very big area to wander about, one may finish a circle walk in 20 mins, but then again, it’s biggest draw is actually about scuba diving in the crystal clear waters or surfing the gentle white waves.

  • 4/5 Joop 5 months ago on Google
    Nice panoramic view. Been there in late November then there is no activity.

  • 4/5 K C. 4 years ago on Google
    Great dive and snorkeling spot but beware of the sea conditions, it can get pretty rough. Also the Blue Cave is located here with a short swim along the rocks.

  • 5/5 Isaiah F. 7 months ago on Google
    Amazing sights to see and get close to the water


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