Kakinohana Hija Spring
In Japanese: 垣花樋川
A village spring in the woods of southern Okinawa, reached by a stone-paved slope. Water runs from the rock face into pools beside small rice fields.
100 Famous Waters of Japan
Nearby
- Nirai-Kanai Bridge ≈ 15 min by car
- Chinen Castle Ruins ≈ 15 min by car
- Sefa Utaki ≈ 20 min by car
- Okinawa Peace Memorial Park (Mabuni) ≈ 30 min by car
- Shikinaen Garden ≈ 30 min by car
Travel times are rough estimates by car.
- Getting there
- Drive to Kakinohana village (Tamagusuku, Nanjo), then walk about 100 m down a steep stone path
Easier with a tour or car - Good to know
- The stone path is steep and slippery. Wear good shoes.
- Time needed
- 2 h
Checked against the official Japanese website on 2026-10-12. Report outdated info