Sight guide · Okinawa · Japan
Visiting Cape Maeda Blue Cave
A sea cave at Cape Maeda glows blue as sunlight reflects through the water; guided snorkelling and diving tours swim in from the cliffs or by boat and also visit the surrounding reef.
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Quick answer
Cape Maeda Blue Cave is an experience in Onna, Okinawa. Allow 2–3 hours; it is mid-priced. Booking ahead is not usually needed.
Key facts
- Type
- Experience
- Area
- Onna
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Book ahead
- Not usually needed
- Good for
- active, outdoors and photo spot
- Best months
- April and October–November
About Cape Maeda Blue Cave
A sea cave at Cape Maeda glows blue as sunlight reflects through the water; guided snorkelling and diving tours swim in from the cliffs or by boat and also visit the surrounding reef. Tours run all year but cancel in high swell.
Tip: Book a morning tour, when the sea tends to be calmer, and keep a spare day in case of cancellation.
Plan your visit
- Time needed: 2–3 hours.
- Cost: Mid-priced.
- Book ahead: not usually needed; buy on arrival.
- Where: Onna, the main resort coast, with beachfront hotels, Cape Manzamo and dive sites.
Best time to visit Cape Maeda Blue Cave
Cape Maeda Blue Cave is outdoors, so weather matters most. The driest, most comfortable months are:
- November: 25°C (77°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, quiet crowds.
- April: 24°C (75°F) highs, about 10 rainy days, moderate crowds.
- October: 28°C (82°F) highs, about 8 rainy days, moderate crowds.
When to visit Okinawa has the full month-by-month picture.
Fit it into your trip
Cape Maeda Blue Cave is not on our short itineraries, so plan it as an extra once you have seen Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium and Shuri Castle.
- No. 17 of the 18 sights in our Okinawa things-to-do list.
Near Cape Maeda Blue Cave
Also in Onna, so you can walk between them:
- Cape Manzamo — 30 minutes, low cost
If you like Cape Maeda Blue Cave
- Bise Fukugi Tree Road — Motobu Peninsula, 1 hour
Staying near Cape Maeda Blue Cave
Stay in Onna ($$$$) to walk here: the main resort coast, with beachfront hotels, Cape Manzamo and dive sites. All areas to stay in Okinawa.
Questions travellers ask
+How long do you need at Cape Maeda Blue Cave?
Plan 2–3 hours. With Cape Manzamo nearby, it fits a half-day in Onna.
+Is Cape Maeda Blue Cave free?
No, it is mid-priced. Tickets are usually available on the day.
+When is the best time to visit Cape Maeda Blue Cave?
April and October–November for the most comfortable weather. Book a morning tour, when the sea tends to be calmer, and keep a spare day in case of cancellation.
+Do I need to book Cape Maeda Blue Cave in advance?
Usually not: you can decide on the day.