Busena Marine Park
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Busena Marine Park on Cape Busena in Nago runs 20-minute glass-bottom boat trips over the reef every 20 minutes for ¥1,560 an adult, alongside an underwater observatory 5 m below the surface, open every day of the year.
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The Okinawa Convention and Visitors Bureau runs Busena, and it suits anyone who wants to see coral without getting wet, including grandparents and small children. The boat holds 36 and spends about 20 minutes over the reef while fish crowd the glass. A shuttle bus runs every 20 minutes from the beach house out to the observatory tower, which stands 170 m off the cape.
Bring yen in cash, because the park takes nothing else. From Naha it is about 60 km on Route 58, roughly 90 minutes by car, and the 120 bus from the airport stops at Busena Resort Mae. Tell the guard at the resort gate you are heading to the marine park.
What they offer
| Offering | From | Duration | Months |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glass-bottom boat over the Busena reefChildren aged 4 to junior high ¥780. Boats leave at 10, 30 and 50 past the hour from 9:10; the last boat is 17:00 from November to March and 17:30 from April to October. Japanese yen cash only. | ¥1,560 / adult | About 20 min | Year-round |
| Underwater observatory towerChildren ¥530. The viewing room sits 5 m down, 170 m off the shore at Cape Busena. Last entry 17:00 from November to March. | ¥1,050 / adult | – | Year-round |
| Observatory and glass-bottom boat set ticketChildren ¥1,050. Group discounts for 10 or more. | ¥2,100 / adult | – | Year-round |
FAQ
Quick answers about Busena Marine Parkよくある質問
How much is the Busena glass-bottom boat?
The Busena Marine Park glass-bottom boat costs ¥1,560 for an adult and ¥780 for a child aged 4 to junior high. A set ticket with the underwater observatory costs ¥2,100. The park takes Japanese yen cash only.
Is Busena Marine Park open in winter?
Yes. Busena Marine Park opens every day of the year, and from November to March the last glass-bottom boat leaves at 17:00. The park can close temporarily for typhoons or listed maintenance days.
Does Busena Marine Park speak English?
Busena Marine Park works in Japanese.
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