Kumejima Sea Turtle Museum
Ojima Island is a small island connected to Kumejima by bridge in Shimajiri District, Okinawa that’s also home to the Kumejima Sea Turtle Museum, a dedicated conservation hub for sea turtles that doubles as an educational center for marine life and environmental issues.
It's a small place, but super cute! You can see sea turtles of different ages up close, and watching them swim around is so relaxing. The explanations are really thoughtful—they talk about how sea turtles live and how they're protected. It makes you feel sorry for them, but also admire how tough they are. You can see everything in about 30 to 40 minutes, so it's the perfect stop to fit into your schedule. Great for animal lovers or anyone who wants to chill in the AC for a bit. Totally fine to bring kids, too!
