Place · Marpi and the north-east war sites
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A ruined Japanese command bunker in the Marpi hills with guns and pillboxes nearby: stop on the Banzai Cliff loop, stay on the path, and go in daylight.
Key facts
- Time on site
- 25–40 min
- p95 60 min
- Price
- free
- adult, 2026 estimate
- Hours
- unknown
- see note below
- Best time
- daylight, on the northern loop
- quietest window
- 28″ bags
- No
- Marpi and the north-east war sites: forbidden
- Getting there
- Car or taxi along the Marpi road
- War ruins
- Short stop
- Car needed
- Free entry
- Hard in a wheelchair
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Rules in force · 9Hot pavements and long gaps between shade
- Oceania ↗Oceania's island states guard their farms and reefs at the border: tick 'yes' on the arrival card for any food, plant, animal product, soil or used outdoor gear, and let the officer decide.
- Oceania ↗Across the tropical South Pacific, cyclones are possible from November to April: choose insurance that covers weather delays and keep one spare night before a long-haul departure.
- Micronesia ↗Micronesia runs on a handful of weekly flights, so one cancellation can cost several days: build slack into every connection between islands.
- Northern Mariana Islands ↗US entry rules apply: a US visa, ESTA, or eligibility for the Guam–CNMI Visa Waiver Program. Check US Customs and Border Protection for your passport, and note that the Guam–CNMI waiver does not allow travel on to the rest of the US.
- Northern Mariana Islands ↗The CNMI runs its own customs and quarantine check: declare food, plants and animal products on arrival.
- Northern Mariana Islands ↗Second World War sites (Banzai Cliff, Tinian's North Field) are memorials; do not remove relics or climb on structures.
- Saipan ↗From July to November a typhoon can close the airport and the boats: keep a spare day before an international flight.
- Garapan (Saipan) ↗Hot pavements and long gaps between shade: bags go from the car to the door, never on a walk.
- Garapan (Saipan) ↗From July to November a typhoon can close the airport and the Managaha boats: keep a spare day before an international flight and check the official forecast.
Map & directions
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Plan
Open now, what it costs, what to know, how long it takes
Go now?
hours and prices: check on the day- Open
- Hours unknown
- Crowds
Go daylight, on the northern loop
MonTueWedThuFriSatSunQuietest Mon–Fri · busiest Sat, Sun · desk estimate
- Tickets
- Adult: free
- Time to spend
- 25–40 min · up to 60 min if you linger
Weather here, next 7 days
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Time on site
Minimum
15min
Worthwhile
25min
Typical
40min
p95
60min
Open-air site; hours are not confirmed. Check locally.
Tickets & entry
- Where to buy
- No ticket needed.
- Dress code
- Covered shoulders and knees are respectful; closed shoes for uneven ground.
- What's closed
- WeathercheckWet ground and warnings can close the path.
“Check” dates move year to year: confirm on the official page for your date.
| Ticket | Price | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Entry | free | Some sites may ask a small fee (check). |
Inside, in order
Japanese command bunker ruin
Damaged concrete with shell and gun marks.
Guns and pillboxes
Weapons left on site near the path.
What to see, in order
01
Japanese command bunker ruin
Damaged concrete with shell and gun marks.
02
Guns and pillboxes
Weapons left on site near the path.
How to do it well
- 1Do it with Banzai Cliff on the same car loop.
- 2Read the on-site signs before you walk the path.
Facilities
- toilets
- None reliable: use those at Banzai Cliff or Garapan (check).
- tickets
- Free or small fee (check).
- shade
- Some tree cover.
On the ground
Getting in, crowds, and where to go if it does not work
Getting in
- Stop
- Car or taxi along the Marpi road
- Exit
- —
- Ticket
- free · official site
- Stairs
- unknown
- Shoes
- Closed shoes.
Crowds and switching
- Crowd clock
- Light, mostly tour groups mid-morning.
- Sensory load
- 2/5
- Exposure
- high
Bailouts
heat
Stay with your car and its AC
rain
Skip the bunker interior
Nearest rescue anchor: B — Memorial monuments bench (field-verify)
Step-free check
- Step-free entrance: partly · partly
- Lifts: check · check
- Accessible toilet: check · check
- Wheelchair: no · noUneven stone steps and paths; not suited to wheelchairs.
- Stroller: no · noUneven stone steps and paths; not suited to wheelchairs.
Uneven stone steps and paths; not suited to wheelchairs.
Combine with
- 5 minBanzai Cliff
- 8 minBird Island Lookout
Walk the Marpi and the north-east war sites area · the cluster page has the walking order, rescue stops and after-dark notes
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Red lines
- Stay on paths: unexploded ordnance is still found in the jungle.
- Do not enter unstable structures.
More on the groundRules on site · With kids
Rules on site
- conduct
- Quiet; do not climb the ruins; take nothing.
With kids
- with kids
- Older children who can stay on the path; supervise closely.
- child price
- check
Deep dive
Questions, what is nearby, photos and sources
Questions and answers
Is it worth a stop?
Yes if you are already driving the north for Banzai Cliff; it is a short stop and adds context.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Can I go inside?
Only where it is clearly open and safe; stay out of damaged or fenced areas.
Checked 2026-09-29 · Voykit desk
Nearby
Straight-line distance; walk time adds 30% for streets.
- ClusterMarpi and the north-east war sites120 m · 2 min walk
- PlaceBird Island Lookout300 m · 5 min walk
- PlaceBanzai Cliff490 m · 8 min walk
- ClusterSmiling Cove marina & Managaha boats13 km · ride, not a walk
- ClusterAmerican Memorial Park & Micro Beach13 km · ride, not a walk
- ClusterGarapan beach road & Paseo de Marianas14 km · ride, not a walk
Sources
- officialOfficial site