The Best Trails in Okinawa (Japan)

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Photo of Maryudo Waterfall, Kanbiree Waterfall, Mayagusku Waterfall, Iriomote, Okinawa Photo of Yuchin Waterfall (ユチンの滝) and Mt. Komidake (古見岳), Iriomote, Okinawa Photo of Nakama-Viewpoint to Mayagusku Waterfall
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  • Nakama-Viewpoint to Mayagusku Waterfall

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    near Haimi, Okinawa (Japan)
    Author
    Heinrich Rotkiefer
    Distance
    6.34mi
    Elevation +
    1220f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo ofNakama-Viewpoint to Mayagusku Waterfall Photo ofNakama-Viewpoint to Mayagusku Waterfall Photo ofNakama-Viewpoint to Mayagusku Waterfall

    Very beautiful but long hike through the lush jungle; the whole trail is signed very well so that you can’t get lost; since I was quite fast better add an hour to the total recorded time; please be aware that you have to...

  • 津堅島　Tsuken Island

    Bicycle Touring
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    near Katsuren-tsuken, Okinawa (Japan)
    Author
    berangere444
    with たむん
    Distance
    9.86mi
    Elevation +
    374f
    TrailRank
    59
    Photo of津堅島　Tsuken Island Photo of津堅島　Tsuken Island Photo of津堅島　Tsuken Island

    津堅島の遺跡・史跡巡り Tsuken Island is accessible from Heshikiya Harbour in Katsuren (Uruma City). Bicycles can be rented from Azuma Store (less than 5 minutes walk from the harbour) for 500 yens a day. The islands includes many ...

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  • Omoto-dake ・於茂登岳・Ishigaki Island

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    near Fukai, Okinawa (Japan)
    Author
    Heinrich Rotkiefer
    Distance
    5.09mi
    Elevation +
    1473f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofOmoto-dake ・於茂登岳・Ishigaki Island Photo ofOmoto-dake ・於茂登岳・Ishigaki Island Photo ofOmoto-dake ・於茂登岳・Ishigaki Island

    Easy trail through the forest along a small river; concrete paths and stairs make this trail doable for almost everybody, however, I recommend to wear proper hiking shoes; unfortunately, there wasn’t any view on top due ...

  • Nakama River Viewpoint, Iriomote, Okinawa

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    near Haimi, Okinawa (Japan)
    Author
    Heinrich Rotkiefer
    Distance
    7.99mi
    Elevation +
    810f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofNakama River Viewpoint, Iriomote, Okinawa Photo ofNakama River Viewpoint, Iriomote, Okinawa Photo ofNakama River Viewpoint, Iriomote, Okinawa

    Not very beautiful but very easy trail to the viewpoint from where you have a nice view over the Nakama River and the valley; you can walk directly from the Ohara Port like in the map (7 km one way) or from Otomi bus sto...

  • Geeda Falls ・ゲーダの滝, Iriomote Island

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    near Naminoue, Okinawa (Japan)
    Author
    Heinrich Rotkiefer
    Distance
    0.74mi
    Elevation +
    89f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofGeeda Falls ・ゲーダの滝, Iriomote Island Photo ofGeeda Falls ・ゲーダの滝, Iriomote Island Photo ofGeeda Falls ・ゲーダの滝, Iriomote Island

    This is one of my favorite trail and waterfall; it’s actually the same trek that I recorded in 2020, however, this time I noticed that there is a much easier trail to reach the waterfall so that you don’t need to walk in...

  • Kaashiku Waterfall, Iriomote-jima

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    near Urauchi, Okinawa (Japan)
    Author
    Heinrich Rotkiefer
    Distance
    5.79nm
    Elevation +
    36f
    TrailRank
    36
    Photo ofKaashiku Waterfall, Iriomote-jima Photo ofKaashiku Waterfall, Iriomote-jima Photo ofKaashiku Waterfall, Iriomote-jima

    Kaashiku Waterfall, Iriomote-jima; if you have more time you can paddle approx. 1.5 km more upstream until the pier from where you can walk to the Maryudo Falls and Kampiree Falls

  • Kuura Limestone Caves

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    near Naminoue, Okinawa (Japan)
    Author
    Heinrich Rotkiefer
    Distance
    0.64mi
    Elevation +
    62f
    TrailRank
    34| Rating 2.67
    Photo ofKuura Limestone Caves Photo ofKuura Limestone Caves Photo ofKuura Limestone Caves

    Easy and very short trek to three little caves; to the first cave it’s just a walk of 10-15 mins, and you don’t need any special equipment (normal shoes are fine); right after passing you’ll reach to the second cave that...

    Thank you Heinrich for mapping this one ! Quite difficult to find the starting point and follow the track in the jungle....
    WVERSCHO

  • Geeda Falls (ゲーダの滝), Iriomote, Okinawa

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    near Naminoue, Okinawa (Japan)
    Author
    Heinrich Rotkiefer
    Distance
    1.32mi
    Elevation +
    200f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofGeeda Falls (ゲーダの滝), Iriomote, Okinawa Photo ofGeeda Falls (ゲーダの滝), Iriomote, Okinawa Photo ofGeeda Falls (ゲーダの滝), Iriomote, Okinawa

    beautiful trail along and inside the Geeda River; there are from time to time some paths on the left river bank but you can also walk up the river the whole distance, choose the way that is safest and most convenient for...

  • Mt. Motobufuji 本部富士

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    near Jahana, Okinawa (Japan)
    Author
    Heinrich Rotkiefer
    Distance
    0.76mi
    Elevation +
    348f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofMt. Motobufuji 本部富士 Photo ofMt. Motobufuji 本部富士 Photo ofMt. Motobufuji 本部富士

    short and beautiful trail; however, please wear proper hiking shoes as the last 150 m is a real climb on very sharp limestone; gloves are highly recommended (due to a sudden app-shutdown of the app the recorded way to th...

  • Shirahama - Mizuochi Falls - Funauki

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    near Shirahama, Okinawa (Japan)
    Author
    Heinrich Rotkiefer
    Distance
    4.75nm
    Elevation +
    197f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofShirahama - Mizuochi Falls - Funauki Photo ofShirahama - Mizuochi Falls - Funauki Photo ofShirahama - Mizuochi Falls - Funauki

    Beautiful journey to the amazing Mizuochi Waterfalls; since I had a slight east wind it was quite easy to paddle the distance; don’t do it on windy days, it can be quite hard and dangerous!

  • Maetake, Kabira, Ishigaki-jima

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    near Kabira, Okinawa (Japan)
    Author
    Heinrich Rotkiefer
    Distance
    1.37mi
    Elevation +
    755f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofMaetake, Kabira, Ishigaki-jima Photo ofMaetake, Kabira, Ishigaki-jima Photo ofMaetake, Kabira, Ishigaki-jima

    Great view over Kabira Bay from Maetake; path to the top is quite easy and beautiful; no need to continue to both antennas as there isn’t hardly any view due to the trees and high bushes; Highly recommended (!): after re...

  • Mitara Falls, Iriomote-jima

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    near Sonai, Okinawa (Japan)
    Author
    Heinrich Rotkiefer
    Distance
    0.72mi
    Elevation +
    151f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofMitara Falls, Iriomote-jima Photo ofMitara Falls, Iriomote-jima Photo ofMitara Falls, Iriomote-jima

    Easy and beautiful trail through the lush forrest; walk along the rice paddy until you see the little gate, follow the trail which is marked by pink ribbons that help not to loose the way; since you have to cross and eve...

  • Tonaki Island north coast

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    near Tonaki, Okinawa (Japan)
    Author
    namonakiumibe
    Distance
    1.51mi
    Elevation +
    131f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofTonaki Island north coast Photo ofTonaki Island north coast Photo ofTonaki Island north coast

    奇岩と地質の驚異:About two hours walk along the coast accessible only when low tide. No guides nor signboards. Variety of huge rocks with unique figures and colors are settled as the results of geological activities. As very few...

  • Katsuyama (Nago, Okinawa)

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    near Katsuyama, Okinawa (Japan)
    Author
    Heinrich Rotkiefer
    Distance
    0.97mi
    Elevation +
    538f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofKatsuyama (Nago, Okinawa) Photo ofKatsuyama (Nago, Okinawa) Photo ofKatsuyama (Nago, Okinawa)

    Short and easy trail with nice 360 degree view from the top; wear proper hiking shoes as the trail is rocky and very slippery after rain or early in the morning

  • Nosoko Fukido River + Waterfall

    Kayak\/Canoe
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    near Tōzato, Okinawa (Japan)
    Author
    Heinrich Rotkiefer
    Distance
    2.18nm
    Elevation +
    135f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofNosoko Fukido River + Waterfall Photo ofNosoko Fukido River + Waterfall Photo ofNosoko Fukido River + Waterfall

    due to the low water level of the river you can’t go to the waterfall by boat and have to get off and walk also in the river; if you don’t have a kayak you can also walk to the waterfall from a little bridge (not the big...

  • Nosoko Mape Mountain

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    near Tōzato, Okinawa (Japan)
    Author
    Heinrich Rotkiefer
    Distance
    0.20mi
    Elevation +
    10f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofNosoko Mape Mountain Photo ofNosoko Mape Mountain Photo ofNosoko Mape Mountain

    Easy and short (15-20 mins) but quite steep trail; many ropes support the hike so that almost everybody can make it; beautiful 360 degree view from the top

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