The Atlas Obscura Guide To Motobu

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Motobu, Japan

Updated November 17, 2017

Unusual Attractions in Motobu

Motobu, Japan

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

One of the world's largest tanks mimics the experience of watching rare whale sharks, giant rays, and deep sea creatures from the ocean floor.

Motobu, Japan

Bise Village

A network of sandy streets lined with verdant fukugi trees weaves throughout this tiny seaside town.

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Replica of Bill Clinton’s childhood home.

Nago-shi, Japan

Clinton Home

An exact replica of Bill Clinton's childhood home stands within a resort in Japan.

13 miles from Motobu

Izena-son, Japan

Izena Island

Ruins and statues dot the landscape of this tiny island rich with royal history.

18 miles from Motobu

Handlers position bulls and cheer
them on.

Okinawa, Japan

Okinawan Bullfights

A bovine sumo match in which both bulls live to fight another day.

23 miles from Motobu

Okinawa, Japan

Aeon Mall Okinawa Rycom Aquarium

Located in the large-scale shopping mall is an otherwise unassuming aquarium featuring species native to Okinawa waters.

24 miles from Motobu

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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Motobu

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Motobu, Japan

Updated November 17, 2017

Unusual Attractions in Motobu

Motobu, Japan

Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium

Motobu, Japan

Bise Village

Nago-shi, Japan

Clinton Home

Izena-son, Japan

Izena Island

Okinawa, Japan

Okinawan Bullfights

Okinawa, Japan

Aeon Mall Okinawa Rycom Aquarium

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