Escape the Heat and Visit Oku River in Yanbaru

The mountains of Yanbaru offer an alternative to Okinawa's beaches and marine activities. In the summer, its flowing rivers and waterfalls are a great place to cool off, and the drive to get there includes beautiful scenery. Oku River is a good destination for anyone looking to experience Okinawa's northern nature. Accessing the river from Oku Village, visitors can enjoy a cool dip in the river and also relax along its spacious green banks under a shady tree. There are also accommodations within the town in the form of minshuku, but the Okinawan-style cottages located on the banks of the river are a very convenient and nice way to enjoy the time there.