Chinen Yoshitomi, Nanjo City, Okinawa Prefecture
Rating
Cost per person
Free
The Nirai Kanai Bridge, located in Nanjo City, Okinawa, offers a stunning scenic drive with panoramic ocean views. This unique bridge doesn't cross water but ascends a hillside, providing breathtaking vistas of the Pacific Ocean as you descend. The best experience is driving downhill, where the sea unfolds before you after passing through a short tunnel. A viewing platform is available, though parking can be limited. The bridge is accessible by car or the Nanjo City N bus. Be sure to take the side road near the Self-Defense Force base to get the best view from above. It's a must-see spot for those touring southern Okinawa.