Cape Zanpa

Overview

Cape Zanpa is a cape facing the East China Sea in Yomitan, Nakagami District, Okinawa. It lies a little south of the center of Okinawa Island and forms part of the Okinawa Kaigan Quasi-National Park, marking that park's northeastern edge. The Cape Zanpa Lighthouse stands on a corner of its tip.

Highlights

• ●A cape facing the East China Sea
• ●The northeastern edge of Okinawa Kaigan Quasi-National Park
• ●The Cape Zanpa Lighthouse at the headland
• ●Open coastal scenery of the cape

History

Cape Zanpa forms part of the Okinawa Kaigan Quasi-National Park and marks that park's northeastern edge. The Cape Zanpa Lighthouse was built on a corner of its tip.

Map

26.4397, 127.7142 · Wikidata

Suggested itinerary

1. 1Arrive at Cape Zanpa in Yomitan
2. 2Take in the coastal scenery facing the East China Sea
3. 3Walk out to the Cape Zanpa Lighthouse at the tip
4. 4Enjoy the nature of this corner of the quasi-national park

Did you know?

💡 Cape Zanpa marks the northeastern edge of the Okinawa Kaigan Quasi-National Park.

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