The views from under the waters of Hedo Point are just as breathtaking as those from the land. Because the point marks the confluence of the East China Sea and the Pacific Ocean, the surrounding waters offer some of the best and most undisturbed reefs and aquatic life in the area. Tunicate colonies make their homes along the reef, as do sponges, crinoids, starfish, and lobsters. However, this dive location is also one of the most demanding on the island, requiring divers to have a great deal of experience and to utilize extreme caution due to rapidly changing sea conditions. Before diving at Hedo Point, it is best to seek the advice of an experienced diver familiar with the location.

Hedo Point also offers wonderful views for bird watchers. At some 150 feet above the ocean waves, tourists can spot many birds native to the area, such as swifts and swallows, flying overhead in flocks as they migrate during the spring months. Other birds that are indigenous to the area include white-throat needle tails, red-rumped swallows, sand martins, and Pacific swallows.

Additionally, there is a museum located at Cape Hedo that commemorates the Okinawan struggle to revert to Japanese control during the American occupation. Groups of Okinawans often traveled to Hedo and lit bonfires at the cape to draw attention to their struggles, an action now remembered with a marker. Photos and official documents related to the reversion period are included in the museum.

Those venturing all the way to Hedo should also visit Kongou Sekirinzan. Located just across the highway from the entrance to Hedo Point, this one-of-a-kind park offers short but challenging hikes over jagged terrain.

Cape Hedo offers several amenities including a rest stop with restroom facilities and many food service operators. Paths lead from the rest stop to the edge of the cliffs. Although many tourists visit the point each year, Cape Hedo does not have a full line of safety barricades and fences, so guests are advised to keep smaller children close at hand. Winds can reach high speeds in the area.

To get to Hedo Point, take Highway 58 or the Expressway to Nago. Take Highway 58 past Okuma and Hiji Falls for about 30 to 45 minutes. Turn left at the blue "Hedo Misaki" sign.

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