Kouri Ocean Tower
Kouri Ocean Tower
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10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Monday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
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Latest opening hours (from March 2023) 10:00-18:00 (last admission 17:30) Restaurant OceanBlue business hours ・Weekdays/11:00〜16:00 (L.O.15:30) ・Weekends and holidays/11:00〜17:00 (L.O.16:00) Stores and areas that will remain temporarily closed ・Tower Cafe (*Products will be available at the store) ・Cafe Ocean Blue
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- よしめChiba, Japan38,932 contributionsGreat viewI visited on a tour. I took the elevator to the top of the tower. It is 82m above sea level, and you can see the Kouri Bridge and the surrounding area. It was windy, but the blue of the sea on both sides of the bridge was beautiful. I also rang the bell. There is a shell museum and a shop on the lower floor, and I was given a sample of pumpkin buns. They were delicious.Visited January 2024Traveled soloWritten February 16, 2024
- 晴天熱望2 contributionsI was healedThe view of the bridge from both sides is amazing. The color of the sea is a blue I've never seen before. Due to time constraints, I didn't go up to the tower, but it was soothing. It's nice to take a leisurely drive along the coast, but if you use the free highway, you can shorten the time (but there are lots of tunnels and no scenery). It's a must-see with the Churaumi Aquarium.Visited February 2024Traveled as a coupleWritten March 17, 2024
- 鶴田 直己Japan8,505 contributionsLet's go to see the spectacular scenery of Kouri Island!I visited for sightseeing in Kouri Island. When you purchase a ticket, the first step is to ride an autonomous cart to the tower entrance. On the way, I was able to enjoy beautiful views including the Kouri Bridge that I had crossed. I also think it was good that it came with a broadcast commentary. Once you get off the cart, you will enter from the Shell Museum entrance, pass through the Kourijima Museum, and take the stairs or elevator up the tower. There are more shellfish on display than expected at the Shell Museum, and I think it's worth a look at the variety of shellfish, large and small. I also learned a lot from the details and history of Kourijima at the museum. And the Ocean Tower has four floors, with indoor views on the second and third floors and rooftop views on the fourth. It was a great view from every floor and left a strong impression on me⭐︎ There was also a bell of happiness on the roof and I have been ringing to wish you all the best in the future! After enjoying the spectacular view, we also enjoyed shopping in shops and eating at restaurants.Visited July 2024Traveled soloWritten July 18, 2024
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Mr Simple
125 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
Loved the driverless car experience that kids can get to “drive” a car that will take you up from the entrance to the main tower area. It’s part of the ticket and is actually cheap for this kind of experience.
The restaurant was closed for non-groups but the cafe had an awesome sea view too. Great service and pizza, although it was quite small (M size).
The restaurant was closed for non-groups but the cafe had an awesome sea view too. Great service and pizza, although it was quite small (M size).
Written December 26, 2023
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Malcolm S.
Singapore, Singapore577 contributions
Feb 2020
This attraction is managed by the same team as the one at the Pineapple park and Ofuya restaurant, and they have this interesting but gimmicky automated cart ride up the small hill. There’s a small coral museum and two souvenir shops, both which are nothing too fanciful. The main attraction was the view point up the tower for photo-taking. They also bake some cakes here, but it didn’t really suit my taste. Definitely worth a visit if using the pass.
Written March 6, 2020
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Malcolm_Seeさま
この度は 古宇利オーシャンタワーへお越し下さいまして
誠にありがとうございました。
当施設はお楽しみいただけましたか?
ショップやお菓子など、お客様の好みの合うような品ぞろえも検討いたします。またのお越しを 心よりお待ちしています。
Written March 17, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Kaley Quinn
Stuttgart, Germany50 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
I went here with my boyfriend. It costs about 800¥ to get in (they only take cash). You get in a little cart that brings you up to the tower. The cart ride provides you with some facts about the island. The seashells in the tower are gorgeous. The gift shop has a wide selection and takes card. The next 3 levels are breathtaking viewing areas. Would recommend !
Written November 27, 2020
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この度は 古宇利オーシャンタワーへお越しくださいまして誠にありがとうございました。
そして当施設を満喫していただき、また高評価をいただきまして感謝いたします。
古宇利島は沖縄本島の中でも特に海の綺麗な場所です。
また機会がございましたら、是非古宇利島の鮮やかな海を眺めにいらしてください。
ご来館お待ちしています。
Written December 18, 2020
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Chan K
Singapore, Singapore75 contributions
Dec 2019
This is the last place we visited on Day 2 Okinawa trip. After visited Nakinjin Castle Ruins, we drove for 20 min before arriving at Kouri Island. I must say that before you cross the Kouri bridge, you should park your car at the car park before the bridge as that is the best spot to take beautiful pictures of the Kouri bridge.
You can purchase the JTB Enjoy Pass at a discounted price online at klook website which allowed you to visit Churaumi Aquarium plus 4 other places of interest (which include Kouri Ocean Tower). As we have planned to go for more than 4 locations, we decided to pay for the tickets at 800 yen for adults.
It is kinda of interesting as you will be seated at a driverless buggy which bring you to the top level (entrance), and it comes with voice commentary on Ocean Tower in selected languages. We particularly like the observatory tower (topmost level) which has panoramic view of the sea and Kouri bridge. Super windy and very ideal place to catch great picture.
I would say that the admission is pricey but still worth a visit if you are on the island and wish to catch some really nice photos.
You can purchase the JTB Enjoy Pass at a discounted price online at klook website which allowed you to visit Churaumi Aquarium plus 4 other places of interest (which include Kouri Ocean Tower). As we have planned to go for more than 4 locations, we decided to pay for the tickets at 800 yen for adults.
It is kinda of interesting as you will be seated at a driverless buggy which bring you to the top level (entrance), and it comes with voice commentary on Ocean Tower in selected languages. We particularly like the observatory tower (topmost level) which has panoramic view of the sea and Kouri bridge. Super windy and very ideal place to catch great picture.
I would say that the admission is pricey but still worth a visit if you are on the island and wish to catch some really nice photos.
Written December 19, 2019
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956chank さま
この度は 古宇利オーシャンタワーへお越しくださいまして
誠にありがとうございました。
カートは自動走行で、古宇利島や施設の説明をしながらタワーの近くまで上がっていきます。
ちょっとした冒険気分でお楽しみいただけましたか?
オーシャンタワーの最上階は、古宇利大橋やブルーグラデーションの海を大パノラマの景色で楽しむことができるので、人気の場所です。タワー最上階を気に入っていただけて、とても嬉しく思います。
入園料金につきましては、価格に見合う施設になるよう、コンテンツの開発や内容の充実に努めて参ります。
また沖縄へお越しの際は、是非お立ち寄りください。
ご来館心よりお待ちしています。
Written January 3, 2020
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KC@travel
99 contributions
Besides 360 breathtaking ocean from the tower, there was also a sea shell musuem in the tower for visitors to see huge collection of sea shell. A good place to visit for everyone if you are visiting Nago area.
Written December 31, 2019
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kumchinさま
この度は、古宇利オーシャンタワーへお越しくださいまして
誠にありがとうございました。
シェルミュージアムは世界中から集めた貝 約1500種類、1万点を展示しています。
色や形が様々あるので、じっくり見ていると時間があっという間に過ぎてしまいます。
昨年11月から デジタルアクアリウムも上映しているので、
より 海の中にいる気分で貝をお楽しみいただけたのではと思います。
タワー最上階からは 大パノラマの景色をお楽しみいただくことができます。
沖縄本島北部エリアの観光地として、お勧めいただき大変ありがとうございます。
より皆さんに楽しんでいただけるような施設づくりに励んで参ります。
次回沖縄へ来る機会があれば、是非またお立ち寄りください。
ご来館心よりお待ちしています。
Written January 3, 2020
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Hong Z
Singapore, Singapore84 contributions
Dec 2019 • Couples
Our guide directed us to purchase the ticket at a machine within the nearby Lawson. Ticket at the machine cost 720Yen for Ocean Tower rather than the usual price of 800Yen. Tried the pumpkin crossiant at the level 2 of Ocean Tower
Written December 4, 2019
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Hong Zさま
この度は、古宇利オーシャンタワーへお越しいただきまして
誠にありがとうございました。
タワー2階のカフェで「カボワッサン」を買っていただき、ありがとうございます。
この商品はクロワッサンの中に 古宇利島で収穫したかぼちゃクリームが入っている
オリジナルスィーツです。
お口にあいましたでしょうか?
また沖縄へ来る機会があれば、是非お立ち寄りください。
またのお越しを 心よりお待ちしています。
Written December 13, 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
RockieHazel
Sydney, Australia303 contributions
The concept of this tower does seem a bit gimicky but it was better than my expectations. Your 800yen ticket gets you a ride in a driverless buggy that comes with some commentary/trivia in your selected language and some nice views of the ocean and bridge. At the top there's a shell museum. In the tower itself you can go right to the top level which is outdoors to get a great view. It was super windy and wet from the recent rain when we were there. Like most attractions there's a gift shop. This gift shop had so many samples of the snacks such as local chinsoke, cookies, chocolate ect (we probably did eat enough to make our ticket worth it). ..they also had some products from the Nago pineapple park. This attraction isn't a must visit but is nice if you're in the area.
Written October 31, 2019
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RockieHazel さま
この度は 古宇利オーシャンタワーへお越しくださいまして
誠にありがとうございました。
RockieHazel さまの予想よりも施設を楽しんでいただけて
大変うれしく思います。
また、ショップでは古宇利オーシャンタワーオリジナルの商品をはじめ、
様々な試食試飲がございます。
お気に入りのお菓子はございましたか?
また沖縄へ旅行する機会がございましたら、
是非お立ち寄りください。
またのご来館を 心よりお待ちしています。
Written November 3, 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
LUVBALIBEACH
Singapore814 contributions
Oct 2019
This is the second time i had visited this site. Infact, it was the first site duringbthis trip. Some may find that there is nothing much to see except bridge and ocean but it is a nice 2 hour drive from airport. Yes. We rented private car with driver as we arrived at 8am. Instead of waiting and wasting time to check in at 4pm, we went ahead with the private car and we decide the places of interest, starting from north, furthest away from naha. Along the way, we see local houses, factories, restaurants, cemetaries, etc.
The wow moment came when we cross that beautiful bridge. It is not San Francisco or Dragon bridge but it was a long bridge and both sides water and water and more water.
It is just so serene, peaceful, as if we are living busy hectic work life to escape here.
The area is like a small village with small cafes, beach on way in. The ocean tower has a bell at the highest. We each rang 3 times for good luck, prosperity and great health!
Now, we had coffee at one level overlooking the blue ocean. To get up here, take the free auto golfcart..just very unique and fun. Like a snake it wheels itself up...just so cute and fun. Love it!
You start by going into the seashell museum. For a second time, i still like it. But for others may not be interested. Kids may love this place. Then off into sa pastry section. We bought alot of cakes and cookies. For 5k yen, u get a 1k discount or 10 percent...
All of us each bought more than 5k worth of pineapple cakes, salted cookies, pumpkin cakes, etc. Taste very good. Good as gifts. Small box 350yen, Medium 550 yen and Large 800 yen and above. So convenient if you want small boxes. There is a pineapple wine cake that tastes great too.
We did not patronise the restaurant this time. We stayed for 1.5 hour.
Good to visit if you love ocean view.
The wow moment came when we cross that beautiful bridge. It is not San Francisco or Dragon bridge but it was a long bridge and both sides water and water and more water.
It is just so serene, peaceful, as if we are living busy hectic work life to escape here.
The area is like a small village with small cafes, beach on way in. The ocean tower has a bell at the highest. We each rang 3 times for good luck, prosperity and great health!
Now, we had coffee at one level overlooking the blue ocean. To get up here, take the free auto golfcart..just very unique and fun. Like a snake it wheels itself up...just so cute and fun. Love it!
You start by going into the seashell museum. For a second time, i still like it. But for others may not be interested. Kids may love this place. Then off into sa pastry section. We bought alot of cakes and cookies. For 5k yen, u get a 1k discount or 10 percent...
All of us each bought more than 5k worth of pineapple cakes, salted cookies, pumpkin cakes, etc. Taste very good. Good as gifts. Small box 350yen, Medium 550 yen and Large 800 yen and above. So convenient if you want small boxes. There is a pineapple wine cake that tastes great too.
We did not patronise the restaurant this time. We stayed for 1.5 hour.
Good to visit if you love ocean view.
Written October 24, 2019
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LUVBALIBEACHさま
この度は、古宇利オーシャンタワーへお越しいただきまして
誠にありがとうございました。
古宇利大橋は 約2kmの長さがあり、海の色が鮮やかなので
橋を渡るときはまるで海の上を飛んでいるかのような気持ちになります。
自動カート、シェルミュージアム、タワー、ショップもお楽しみいただきまして
心よりお礼申し上げます。
1.5時間も施設で滞在してくれたのですね!
施設をくまなく楽しんでいただけて、大変うれしく思います。
また次回沖縄へ来る機会がありましたら 是非またお立ち寄りください。
またのご来館を 心よりお待ちしています。
Written November 3, 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
Joanna S
Singapore, Singapore12 contributions
Aug 2019 • Friends
Kouri island can be reached by road, thanks to a bridge that connects it from the main land. The Kouri ocean tower can be located near the bridge. Visitors ride on an automated cart from the ticket entrance to the entrance of the tower, giving you a nice leisurely view of a garden and the ocean. The seashell museum at the ground floor of the tower was exceptional. We spent a long time admiring the well displayed shells. Then we went to the top deck to ring a bell and to take in a panoramic view of Kouri Island and its surrounding. Worth a visit!
Written September 5, 2019
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Summerdaze14 さま
この度は 古宇利オーシャンタワーへお越し下さいまして 誠にありがとうございました。
シェルミュージアム、オーシャンタワー共に楽しんで頂けて 大変嬉しく思います。
シェルミュージアムでは世界中から集めた貝を 約1万点展示しています。色形さまざまな貝がありますので、じっくり見ると時間がかかりますよね。
次回沖縄へ旅行の際は、またタワートップの景色を眺めに来て下さい。
またのご来館を心よりお待ちしています。
Written September 10, 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
frédérique m
Dardilly, France150 contributions
Jul 2019 • Couples
We happen to visit Ocean Tower without really knowing what to find. After the parking you are invited to take an automatic cart, only fun for children for a very small drive and join the tower overlooking the island.
360 views from the very top (without windows)
360 views from the very top (without windows)
Written July 18, 2019
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d_riquemさま
この度は 古宇利オーシャンタワーへお越しくださいまして
誠にありがとうございました。
受付からタワーふもとまでは、自動走行のカートでご案内しています。
走行中は 古宇利島の説明を聞きながら 古宇利大橋をいろいろな角度から眺めることができます。
タワー最上階では古宇利大橋とブルーグラデーションの海を背景に
記念写真を撮ることができます。
この度は 貴重なご意見をいただきましてありがとうございました。
子どもだけではなく、大人の皆さまにもお楽しみ頂けるようなコンテンツの開発に励んでまいります。
またのご来館を 心よりお待ちしています。
何を見つけたらいいのかわからず、たまたまオーシャンタワーを訪れます。駐車場の後は自動カートに乗るように勧められています。ごく小さいドライブで子供たちのためだけに楽しんでください。そして島を見下ろすタワーに参加してください。一番上から360ビュー(窓なし)
Written July 26, 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.
How long we should spend time at Kouri Ocean Tower?
I'm arranging the trip plan of okinawa.
thx
Written January 5, 2017
You can allow about 1 to 1.5 hours at the tower.
Written January 5, 2017
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