The salt produced here contains the highest variety of minerals globally as certified by Guinness World Records.
The cliff's height of 100 meters offers one of the highest natural vantage points in the Henza-Miyagi island cluster.
The 'Kame-no-se' shoal is named for its resemblance to a sea turtle floating just below the surface.
The facility utilizes a 'mist-drying' technique that mimics the natural evaporation process of sea spray to produce salt.
Kafu Banta is located at the easternmost edge of the Miyagi Island plateau.
Kafu Banta is a prominent cliffside observation point on Miyagi Island in Uruma, Okinawa, overlooking the Nuchi-una Sea Salt Factory. The name 'Kafu Banta' translates locally to 'Cliff of Happiness,' referring to the dramatic 100-meter-high precipice that overlooks the Pacific Ocean. It provides a panoramic view of the 'Mid-Sea Road' (Kaichu-doro) and the surrounding turquoise waters of the Pacific and East China Sea. The site is physically integrated with the Nuchima-su salt production facility, which utilizes a unique 'mist-drying' method to harvest sea salt. The cliff is formed from Ryukyu limestone, characteristic of Okinawa's geological profile. Visitors can access a designated lookout platform that features unobstructed views of the jagged coastline. The area is notable for its 'Kame-no-se' (Turtle Shoal), which appears as a distinct color gradient in the water during low tide. The site functions as both a tourist destination and a center for local salt-based industrial tourism.
The viewing platform deck facing the ocean, which captures both the sheer drop of the cliff and the reef below.
Visit during low tide to clearly see the color gradients and the turtle-shaped shoal below the cliff.
Combine the lookout visit with a tour of the salt production facility for a complete experience.
Check the weather forecast, as the observation area is completely exposed and susceptible to high wind speeds.
Do not attempt to descend the cliffside, as there are no maintained trails to the beach below.
Stay within marked fenced areas, as the cliff edges are unstable and steep.
