[2025 Motobu ] Travel Guide for Gorilla Chop (Updated May)
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Gorilla Chop Address:
JVPM+F6, Motobu, Kunigami District, Okinawa 905-0225, Japan
Okinawa, Japan - Snorkelers' Paradise: Gorilla Chop
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Gorilla Chop is located next to the Saki Motobu Green Park. It is a shore diving hotspot near Sesoko Island on the coastline of Motobu Town. Next to it is the MCC Diving Center and Motobu Pier. There is a strange-shaped rock on the shore, which is named because it looks like a gorilla. If you get the angle right, it looks like a gorilla doing a karate chop! ?
This is a paradise for snorkelers. The water is shallow but clear enough to easily see the beautiful underwater world. There are many coral reefs and tropical fish. Many people come here to snorkel or paddle, and there are also many families who come here to play in the water. The coast is picturesque and worth stopping.
There is free parking, shower facilities (100 yen), toilets, and drink vending machines. It is really clean and convenient, and it is very comfortable even if you just walk along the beach. Oh, by the way, if you go there in spring, you will have a chance to see cherry blossoms. Can you enjoy cherry blossoms in Okinawa? Isn’t it amazing!
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🇯🇵 Okinawa diving spot ❶ Gorilla Chop (Gorilla Chop Rock) Suitable for beginners!
Gorilla Chop
In fact, it is a well-known snorkeling and diving hotspot in northern Okinawa.
Whether you are a snorkeling novice or a certified diver, this place is suitable for you~
The waters here are very calm, with almost no big waves and high visibility.
The seabed depth is moderate, so beginners won't feel too stressed.
There are shallow coral reef areas, suitable for snorkeling
There are slightly deeper caves and slope areas, and advanced diving can be explored
Colorful tropical fish can be seen here
For example, clownfish (Nemo from TV!), butterfly fish, angel fish, etc.
Soft and hard corals ~ The colors of the seabed are really beautiful
We also saw sea snakes, which are not poisonous but you have to keep your distance. Occasionally there are octopuses and small squids.
If you are lucky, you may even see sea hares!
There are many dive shops here that will bring groups to dive here.
You can make a reservation from Naha or Nago~
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🇯🇵 Okinawa Main Island North Snorkeling Diving Popular Spots Gorilla Chop Gorilla Chop Rock🦍✋
Gorilla Chop in the northern part of Okinawa Island🦍✋
A natural rock that looks like a gorilla slapping its hands. Haha.
It is a popular spot for local snorkelers and divers! 🏝️
The nearby sea water is super clear and transparent✨
There is a kind of blue that can only be seen in postcards💙
The scene is so beautiful that it makes people exclaim all the time
And there are also a lot of fish species in that sea area~ It is suitable for snorkeling novices to play 🐠
Tips for taking photos (please keep them 📸)
For the best shooting angle, it is recommended to walk to the end of the trail next to the parking lot.
Shooting from a low position upwards can capture the gorilla's palm strike in its entirety📷
It is recommended to come in the morning or afternoon when the sun is not too glaring, the light and shadow are softer🌤️
If your trip includes northern Okinawa
This place can really be lined up for about an hour to walk around and take a look
Not only is it great for taking photos, but watching the sea is also really healing 🧘🏻♀️
It's not too far from the Churaumi Aquarium, so it's a good place to stop by 🚗💨
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Summer beach, snorkeling in Okinawa.
Avoiding the rainy season in Korea,
Okinawa, Japan, is the perfect season to travel right now.
🌏Reasons to go to Okinawa
🏝The lowest rainfall period starts from the end of June
🏖Recommended for family trips with children due to short flight times
🏝Family trips with parents are also possible
🏖Self-snorkeling right at the beach
🏝Full of free observation decks where you can see the emerald sea
✈️4 nights and 5 days, estimated cost per person: 900,000 won to 1 million won (excluding shopping)
🤿Places where you can self-snorkel
▶️Bisezaki (Parking fee: 500 yen/Shower: 200 yen)
Location: 639-21 Bise, 本部町 Motobu, Kunigami District, Okinawa 905-0207 Japan
Plenty of coral, shallow water. Various tropical fish
Good to go with Churaumi Aquarium
▶️Gorilla Chop (Free parking/Shower 100 yen per 3 minutes)
Location: JVPM+F6, Motobu, Kunigami District, Okinawa 905-0225 Japan
You have to go deep to see tropical fish, so it is recommended for adults
If you go near the breakwater, you can go straight to the deep water.
▶️Oodomari (500 yen per person_including parking & shower)
Location: 1012 Yonashiroikei, Uruma, Okinawa 904-2421 Japan
Sandy beach
There is not much coral, but you can see fish from shallow areas
Good to go with children because there is no coral
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