In addition to Motobu proper other included districts are Sesoko, Kamimotobu, Sakimotobu and Izumi.

The town occupies the eastern part of the Motobu Peninsula as well as two islands: Minnajima and Sesokojima.

[2] The Minna River (6.5 kilometres (4.0 mi)) runs from the center of the Motobu Peninsula through the town and empties into the East China Sea at the small Toguchi Bay.

[4] The Omoro Botanical Garden and Tropical & Subtropical Arboretum are located in the northern portion of this town.

The magiri, a type of regional administrative district, were abolished under Imperial Edict 46 in 1907, and the Town of Motobu was incorporated in 1908.

The Okinawa Churaumi Aquarium is located within the Ocean Expo Commemorative National Government Park.

The aquarium consists of four floors, with tanks containing deep sea creatures, sharks, coral and tropical fish.

The Board also serves as a meeting place, art exhibit, English class, and a venue for other various town events.